What did thomas paine say should rule america?

In Common Sense Thomas Paine reminded the American colonists that in a free republic "the law is king" and that if a day were to be set aside to celebrate the Republics achievements then it should not be forced on a single man but on the law itself.

this isn't a question and if you're going to list things be kind and use commas.

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.