On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
Nature, in the arrangement of mankind, has fitted some for every service in life: were all soldiers, all would starve and go naked, and were none soldiers, all would be slaves.
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Thomas Paine
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Paine argues that society requires a diversity of skills and roles, including both civilian and military contributions, for its survival and freedom.
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