Respect For Dissent Analysis

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According to Paine (1776) “Society is produced by our wants, and government by our wickedness; the former promotes our happiness positively by uniting our affections, the latter negatively by restraining our vices. The one encourages intercourse the other creates distinctions. The first is a patron, the last a punisher”. The government must first recognize the rights of every citizen and it must give opportunity to exercise those rights to pursue the American dream. With the help of our founding fathers, The Declaration of Independence provides Americans with the dream of “Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness.” Liberty is still very much a part of American society today. As a part of a free society, limitations are placed upon people's…show more content…
As Thoreau (1849) indicates “That government is best which governs not at all” he goes on to argue that it is not possible to change what is wrong within the government and feels that voting really has little or no impact on making change capable. In fact, when a government is unjust he feels that Americans should resort to non-conformity by standing together and refusing to follow laws put in place by the government until which time a suitable resolution is found. We are often placed in situations where we do not always see eye to eye with another person, but it is still our moral duty to do what is right and to have respect for…show more content…
Crevecoeur (1782) said “He is an American, who leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new model of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds. He becomes an American by being received in the broad lap of our great Alma Mater.” Tolerance is a very important part of acceptance and freedom in our society. When people teach and help each other they learn from each other as well. Americans come from all lifestyles and from very different societies, because we accept each other regardless of our religion or cultural differences that bind us together. As a result, America has become a very diverse society that is very accepting and tolerant of differences that reside within each
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