1-29-1833: U.S. Rep. William B. Shepard, “Whenever, sir, I persuade the people whom I represent, to resist the laws of this government, it will be such resistance as freemen should make, with arms in their hands, and not a pettifogging chicanery through the courts.”

U.S. Rep. William B. Shepard, “Whenever, sir, I persuade the people whom I represent, to resist the laws of this government, it will be such resistance as freemen should make, with arms in their hands, and not a pettifogging chicanery through the courts.”, Jan. 29, 1833

   Hmmmm,  pettifogging chicanery through the courts you say? Still appropo, especially these days...