... most important writers in American History. In 1846 Thoreau refused to pay a tax because the government supported slavery in the US. While he was arrested for one day he got the inspiration to write an essay called "Civil Disobedience". In this essay Thoreau wrote about his opinion of government and special ... tax issues. For me as a foreigner it is interesting how Thoreau saw the roll of government two centuries ago, how it developed till ... in government. He thought that the individuals have to keep the government responsible. The government's function was to represent the people. I...

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