Brian Bell
English 111-03H
September 19th, 2015
Critical Thinking #3
William Penn
William Penn was a philosopher, Quaker, and founder of the state of
Pennsylvania. He also heavily inspired the writings of the U.S. Constitution. In a quote
by William Penn he states that, "Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and
property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it." I believe this to mean that for
us to live safely and to have protection of our own lives and property, we must make
sure that justice prospers. Obedience to the ones who up hold justice and keep us and
our belongings safe; that is the price we must pay. I believe this to ring true even to this
very day.
My father served in the United States military for twenty-five years and he went
over-seas numerous times to make sure that the country and people he loved were
always safe. For this reason I will always respect, admire, and show obedience to him.
No matter how scared or worried I was for his safety, I knew deep down that he was
proud to serve this country. I think that our appreciation is the very least that we can
give to the men and women who fight and give their lives to keep us safe every single
day.
Works Cited:
"Brief History of William Penn." Ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, 2012. Web. 18 Nov. 2015. <http://www.ushistory.org/penn/bio.htm>.