Patriotism in New Jersey is the only course of action because:
I. Our natural rights are being infringed upon
A. It is not constitutional that one group of people should lead over the masses (oligarchy/ monarchy)
B. This is a cause that will set a precedent for all future generations
i. “The sun never shined on a cause of greater worth” (Thomas Paine, “Thoughts on the present state of American affairs”
II. Because we will be turned into slaves
A. If we continue to let Britain strip us of our rights, what is the difference between us and slaves?
i. “ I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery” (Patrick Henry, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death”
III. We have outgrown Britain
A. Their governing has become tyrannical in nature
i. “We may as well assert that because a child has thrived upon milk, that it is never to have meat.” (Tomas Paine, “Thoughts on the present state of American affairs)
ii. “ She [Britain] did not protect us from our enemies on our account, but from her enemies on her account” (Tomas Paine, “Thoughts on the present state of American affairs)
B. We are strong enough to hold our own( stable enough to be a world power)
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