Deletion of Thomas Paine and Common Sense

Comment: All this criticism seems a little harsh. As I have recently been reminded, please don't |bite the newcomers
Stance: comment
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Comment: Wikipedia is |not a place to publish your US history homework
Stance: delete
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Comment: per all above. , unnecessary. Gets a C-, since I'm feeling generous
Stance: delete
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