Rights Of Man By Thomas Paine Essay

As a propagandist, Thomas Paine, author of Rights of Man, does not account in the passage in question for the complexities of America and simplifies the task of balancing individual rights with the ideals of society. America’s lack of unison, its inability to resolve tensions between society and the individual, and its economic disparity has prevented Paine’s presentation of American society from developing into a realistic portrayal of the country. While American society has been plagued with social and economic inequality and a lack of political consensus since the time of Paine, the problems facing America have escalated in recent years as shown by the rivalries between political parties, the conflicts over abortion and gun laws, and the rising gap between the rich and the poor. Since Paine’s intent was to present America in an idealized way, his 18th century characterization not only lacks resemblance to the country’s present formation, but also
American society was founded on Christian morals, and many fundamentalists believe the Bible takes a stance against abortion. This belief comes into direct contrast with the individual’s right to privacy. Feminists advocate for women to have the freedom to be able to make decisions about what happens to their own body. The issue of abortion has created countless protests because no matter what the government decides, either individuals or parts of society feel that their rights or morals are in question. The issue of abortion has been the cause of “riots and tumults”, despite Paine’s prediction that no problem would cause