Thomas Paine Self Regulation
What constitutes a society is primarily based on the various mindsets and beliefs of its individuals. Whether the people choose to stand united as one in a land that promotes diversity, or remain isolated from one another due to contrasting beliefs, there is bound to be controversy in regards to the management of this situation. Thomas Paine, a revolutionary intellectual, shares his input as to what truly characterizes America as a whole within his book, the Rights of Man. Although some individuals contend that his content within the passage are not applicable to today’s standards, Paine’s statement remains true as it directly pertains to the simplicity of our government’s operation and the administration of its peoples. The administration
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Although those who disagree with Paine’s statement have an understandable viewpoint in arguing that the wide range of cultures would clash, the regulation of our nation’s various cultures proves to be self sufficient and effective. This issue in regards to the various culture’s self regulation methods is addressed as Paine quotes, “that the union of such a people was impracticable; but by the simple operation of constructing government...all the difficulty retires, and all the parts are brought into cordial unison.” In spite of the stress that the government has to ensure in order to keep the various cultures from fighting one another, it does leave a positive impact in the long run. Cultures are respected by others, and conflict is nonexistent between the various people’s beliefs and customs. On a personal matter, growing up living in various countries (i.e. Japan, Philippines, Guam) has taught me to adhere to various cultures. The military lifestyle of consistently traveling from place to place has only increased my respect to those who are different than myself. I am able to adhere to people of various cultures, instead of distancing myself away from those who have contrasting characteristics. On that note, the regulation of our government is simply favored in terms of bringing
Although those who disagree with Paine’s statement have an understandable viewpoint in arguing that the wide range of cultures would clash, the regulation of our nation’s various cultures proves to be self sufficient and effective. This issue in regards to the various culture’s self regulation methods is addressed as Paine quotes, “that the union of such a people was impracticable; but by the simple operation of constructing government...all the difficulty retires, and all the parts are brought into cordial unison.” In spite of the stress that the government has to ensure in order to keep the various cultures from fighting one another, it does leave a positive impact in the long run. Cultures are respected by others, and conflict is nonexistent between the various people’s beliefs and customs. On a personal matter, growing up living in various countries (i.e. Japan, Philippines, Guam) has taught me to adhere to various cultures. The military lifestyle of consistently traveling from place to place has only increased my respect to those who are different than myself. I am able to adhere to people of various cultures, instead of distancing myself away from those who have contrasting characteristics. On that note, the regulation of our government is simply favored in terms of bringing