Rights of Man
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Rights Of Man, a pamphlet written in two parts where Thomas Paine replies to Edmund Burkes attack on the French Revolution, arguing over the principles of modern government. They Say I Say, a book written by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, a guide to help improve your skills in writing an argument.
In discussing Rights Of Man we argue over what rights man have, or if they even have rights. Also we argue over monarchy. On one hand Mr. Burke argues that tradition was essential, that government power is heredity, therefore people had no right to vote. On the other hand Paine contends that each generation has the right to build their own system of government, and that people did have rights that belonged to them from birth. In Rights of Man, Burke supports the idea of having a monarchy because it is necessary to have a traditional government, meaning to keep the same system of government. While Paine argues that each generation separately should have their own voice and choice. That the system of government can change throughout the year. Burke viewed democracy as a threat to social stability. He thought that the power of government need intelligence which common people did not have therefore letting people vote was dangerous and could lead to violence and confiscation of property. Paine contradicts with believing democracy gave people natural rights, also saying society and government should be balanced. Paines theory on democracy is very useful because he is right and there is really n need to have a tradional heredity on government.