A famous quote from Thomas Paine reflects what his thoughts were on this subject. He said "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intollerable one."
republican
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he was mostly into the government of America.
Thomas Paine
No. He had nothing to do with it (I think)
republican
84
Thomas Paine
he was mostly into the government of America.
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
No. He had nothing to do with it (I think)
Thomas Paine argues that all government officials should derive their authority from popular consent.
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine