On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
It will serve to show how dismal the situation of a conquered people is, and that the only security is an effectual defence.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgIt will serve to show how dismal the situation of a conquered people is, and that the only security is an effectual defence.
Paine argues that the dire state of a conquered people underscores the critical need for effective defense.
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