Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy.He communicated the ideas of the Revolution to common farmers as easily as to intellectuals.He had a grand vision for society: he was anti-slavery, and was one of the first to advocate a world peace organization and social security for the poor and elderly. But his radical views on religion would destroy his success, and by the end of his life, only a handful of people attended his funeral.
After his death in New York City the newspapers read: He had lived long, did some good and much harm.Sounds good to me!
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