The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine

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The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine

explain

anonymous · Answer

Well, the government doesn't do whats best for the country. Or at least thats what he believes, and I agree.

anonymous · Answer

:0 im learning about thomas paine!

anonymous · Answer

he wrote a pamplet,common sense

nincompoop · Answer

it's a good essay

anonymous · Answer

The Patriots wanted to protect their country from its british government.

anonymous · Answer

They opposed the British

anonymous · Answer

I don't know him, but I don't think baing a patriot is a good thing.

anonymous · Answer

it was

anonymous · Answer

sort of.

anonymous · Answer

though being a loyalist wasnt that great either

nincompoop · Answer

what if your patriotism causes you to do harm on innocent people?

anonymous · Answer

Well,that did hap
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anonymous · Answer

the boston massacre

anonymous · Answer

for example
the british were just guarding the customs house

anonymous · Answer

Yes, thats why I dont agree to patriotism, or any kind of loyalty.

anonymous · Answer

and the colonists were probably bored so they decided to provoke the british soldiers

anonymous · Answer

so you are neutral
thats the term gor someone who wasnt either loyalist or patriot

anonymous · Answer

me too,i guess

anonymous · Answer

Um,Chris?

anonymous · Answer

Please.