"We ask you for relief, which as a man, we have a right to do."
"We ask you for relief, which as a man, we have a right to do" -Peter Bestes
Peter Bestes was an African slave during the Revolutionary war.
Peter Bestes placed an ad in a Boston newspaper asking for permission to buy his freedom. This ad told colonists that they were making a noble stand (honorable position) against people trying to enslave them.
John Peter Zenger was famous for being involved in a libel suit that established Freedom of the Press. He was a newspaper printer and a journalist.
"The world doesn't owe you a living." "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." "You have to have faith in what you're doing and not take no for an answer." "Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."
Peter Bestes didn't trust the loyalist due to a history of perceived betrayal and conflicting interests. He likely believed that the loyalist's allegiance to a foreign power undermined local autonomy and could threaten the community's well-being. Additionally, past experiences may have shaped Bestes' skepticism towards those who align with foreign influences, fostering a belief that their loyalties could shift at any moment. This distrust stemmed from a broader context of political tension and personal experiences that led him to view the loyalist with suspicion.
I believe the answer is that since he was brought as a slave (if I'm correct) that he didn't know who to trust. He thought the patriots and loyalists were both bad people.
Peter Zenger
libel
Perhaps "Targets" (1968). Stars Boris Karloff, Peter Bogdanovich, Tim O'Kelly.
John Peter Zenger was the publisher of New York Weekly Journal. He didn't like colonial governor William Cosby and he used his newspaper to voice his opinions about the governor. He was arrested and charged with seditious libel. There was a trial, Zenger won and the result was Freedom of Press in America. And that is why he is important. For more information, try the link below.
Peter Griffin is more famous