"Not all the treasures of the world, so far as I believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for I think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me or those that are in it and to 'bind me in all cases whatsoever' to his absolute will, am I to suffer it?"

In this excerpt, Paine is attempting to convince readers that they
must support the war to protect their financial interests.
could potentially benefit from the spoils of the war.
will blame themselves for not supporting the war.
have righteous reasons to justify supporting the war.