It gets your name out there and people to recognize your name, in the world of politics there is not bad publicity, as long as they know WHO you are, that means that person has your attention.
The most famous is Paul Revere - who worked as a messenger and warned the colonists of an impending British attack. His dedication to patriotism reflected in the growing sense of democratic ideals.
The irresponsibility of the colonizing forces. And the British did better than the French or Dutch.
