Tone did not start out as a rebel. His friend #ThomasRussell had asked Tone to suggest some resolutions for consideration at a Volunteer parade in Belfast on Bastille day, 14 July 1791.

Tone produced these:

"1st. That English influence in Ireland was the great grievance of the country.

 2nd. That the most effectual way to oppose it was by a reform in parliament.

 3rd. That no reform could be just or efficacious which did not include the catholics."

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