Thomas Paine's quote in Common Sense is relevant in today’s society because the quote explains that people may see an issue appropriate at first, but as they watch it worsen over time, they unite together and speak about why the issue is wrong. There are many examples that relate to his quote such as gay marriage, rights for minorities, sexual assaults, child labor, and the list continues. The quote, “Perhaps the sentiments contained in the following pages, are not YET sufficiently fashionable to procure them general favour; a long habit of not thinking a thing WRONG, gives it a superficial appearance of being RIGHT, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason,”
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In the 1980’s, people frowned upon homosexual relationships and marriages. For example, Harvey Milk was one of the first openly gay officials in the United States, and he created campaigns supporting gay relationships. At first, he kept quiet about his sexuality since it was seen as wrongful and a mental illness, but later on, he realized he needed to speak out about homosexuality by becoming a leader and an activist in the gay community. When he started to openly talk about his sexuality, he had death threats, and he was assaulted, but he continued because he believed it was time for change. Because of Harvey Milk, people fought for gay rights in the United States and argued that they should have the same rights as heterosexual marriages. Therefore, in today’s society, gay marriage is legal in many countries because people are not scared to have a voice and fight for their rights and beliefs. Paine’s quote relates to this controversial issue because at first, people were scared to talk about homosexual relationships, but now, people are finally coming to the realization that gay people deserve the same rights and treatment as everyone
In the 1980’s, people frowned upon homosexual relationships and marriages. For example, Harvey Milk was one of the first openly gay officials in the United States, and he created campaigns supporting gay relationships. At first, he kept quiet about his sexuality since it was seen as wrongful and a mental illness, but later on, he realized he needed to speak out about homosexuality by becoming a leader and an activist in the gay community. When he started to openly talk about his sexuality, he had death threats, and he was assaulted, but he continued because he believed it was time for change. Because of Harvey Milk, people fought for gay rights in the United States and argued that they should have the same rights as heterosexual marriages. Therefore, in today’s society, gay marriage is legal in many countries because people are not scared to have a voice and fight for their rights and beliefs. Paine’s quote relates to this controversial issue because at first, people were scared to talk about homosexual relationships, but now, people are finally coming to the realization that gay people deserve the same rights and treatment as everyone