JULY 3 MY DECEASED BROTHER'S BIRTHDAY, EVE OF JULY 4 SO I PULLED THOMAS PAINE OFF THE SHELF

 I still intend to read it, but now, think to read Clark's book on Burke first!

You can give Paine a try. Knock yourself out.

Guess what? You will understand hardly a word. Trust me.

And it is in English, your native tongue.

That is where you stand......