17th Century Thomas Paine Analysis

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During the 17th century, Thomas Paine characterized America as a united country where a multitude of cultures coexist. In the early years of America Paine suggest the government was built on equality, unfortunately, his vision for America does not hold true today and is very evident in the current political and social issues.

Opposing Paine’s idea of an equal hierarchical social structure, the evidence in the past years suggest otherwise. Paine states that “it would appear that the union of such people was impracticable” and this is somewhat true. It has been clear most individuals can’t peacefully coincide with their neighbors. After 911, muslims have become a target for racial violence and religious discrimination and if the government

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