Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for July 30, 1975
Transcript:
Nate: Amy, have you seen my copy of "Common Sense"? I want to read a little before I come to bed. Woman: I threw it out, Nate. Nate: Threw it out! Amy! It's my favorite pamphlet! I know you don't think much of Thomas Paine, but "Common Sense" just happens to provide the definitive case for American independence! Woman: It'd just ruin your eyes... Nate: I'm going out for a ride!
It’s still good reading…