Yuval Levin on Burke, Paine, and the Great Debate
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The Role of Passion in Burke's View of Authority
Burke values stability and continuity, so he is averse to sharp breaks. He believed that the British form of government was an essential part of Britain's traditions. Pain basically said, if government is legitimate, then I'll respect it. If it's not, then I won't. The test of that is not in history, but in what it's doing and how it's using power.
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