On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
If a house of legislation is to be composed of men of one class, for the purpose of protecting a distinct interest, all the other interests should have the same.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
In "Rights of Man," Paine argues for equitable representation in legislative bodies, suggesting that if one class is represented, all others should be too.
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