The best thesis for Lyle's essay is thesis statement number three. This statement explains in formal tone that even though the efforts of the government geared toward space exploration is commendable, there are other issues on ground which will produce more tangible effects than space exploration.
Without law there would be chaos and it would be survival of the fittest and every man or woman for himself. Not an ideal lifestyle for most part. The law is important because it acts as a guideline as to what is accepted in society. Without it there would be conflicts between social groups and communities.
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Thomas Paine was responding to the British Government in which he marshaled moral and political arguments for peopel to fight against Britain.
The British taxed us too much, did not give us a say, and when we did rebel, we'd be hung or killed. For this reason, we fought for independence.
Administration of Justice Act, Coercive Acts, Boston Port Act, Quartering Act