Common Sense response

In the pamphlet "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine he argues for American independence. He mainly focuses and criticizes the government, which he describes as "an institution whose sole purpose is to protect us from our own vices." He attacks the British government as well by expressing that it is too complex and that the monarchy as too much power.
In one part of the pamphlet Paine gives the reader an example of a group of people gathered on a secluded part of the earth that is disconnected to the rest of the world. He makes the point that they will be representing themselves. He explains that each person will be trying to figure things out for themselves but will eventually turn to the other people for help once they realize it is too overwhelming and so much work. He expresses that he feels people would be much happier if they were responsible for creating their own. Also, he thinks this would be better for the American colonists. He makes this point about the people stranded on an island by themselves they would create their own lives because he feels that the natural state of man is to live without government. He explains that the government is there in order to solve or prevent problems, but what happens when the government itself is the cause of a problem.
Paine later goes on to talk about how the American colonies have little to gain from staying attached to Britain. He goes on to talk about how even though we have been under the impression that Britain was protecting us, she was actually protecting herself. He also states that if the colonies remain attached to Britain that the problems that have come about in the past will more that likely appear again. From this pamphlet it is obvious to the reader that he is strongly arguing that now is the time to break off and become independent. He thinks that the present time is the perfect time to break free because of the size of the colonies and thier capabilities.
In conclusion, I think Thomas Paine makes some good arguments in this pamphlet. The points and subjects that he addresses makes you think. For example, the part about the people stranded on an island, you wouldn't really think about it from the perspective that he does. He strongly expresses how he feels about the British government and the reason he thinks the colonies would be better off apart from them.