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Thomas Paine

May 4, 2010
By MrJaquel13 BRONZE, Williamsville, New York
MrJaquel13 BRONZE, Williamsville, New York
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Why is there a shade of uncertainty?
There is every reason to be certain
No reason to remain inactive

We have attempted to be diplomatic
Do you so easily forget our attempts?
The Olive Branch was laughed at

How much will you take before you
Have become no more than a Shade of your former self?
Think of Locke, and Rousseau

Philosophers speak to us.
To you
You have a right,
No a duty to remove a government that no longer considers the needs of its people.

If there is a government that fits this definition
Better than Old King George
than show it to me.

It is agreed that "Moderation in temper is always a virtue;
But moderation in principle is always a
Vice."


The author's comments:
Inspired by the greatest moment another man can ever have.

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