Thomas Paine: The American Crisis

In Thomas Paine's American Crisis, he writes about the effect a government such as the government of Great Britian, can have on society. "Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but "to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER," and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there no such a thing as slavery on earth." Great Britian is not just taxing the colonies, but is taking advantage of them. The only way Paine can describe this is slavery. He believes God is the answer and that "Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celstial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated". My favorite quote in this writing was "I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strenth from distress, and grow brave by reflection." This quote reminds me so much of my dad because he has lived through some hard times but he also learned from them and gradually grew stronger. I am so glad we have people like that in our world.