Thomas Paine Common Sense

According to Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, the American people will be much happier if they were responsible for the information of the laws that rule them. A system of representation is also better for the colonist. Having defined his disagreement with British command in America, Paine went on to launch a general attack on the British government. The British system of government is too complex and profuse with contradictions, and the monarchy is granted far too much power, which in all holds America back. Britain’s system of government did not promote what a government should, according to Paine. He believed the government was far to complex of a system. They allegedly offered a reasonable system of checks and balances, but in fact, did not at all. A government should promote society happiness, and the British were far from that. Not only was the system of government not defined, but also the monarchy had fabricated power. Paine believed monarchy was nota legitimate way of choosing power of a country. The practice of monarchy originated from sin, and is an institution that the bible and God condemn. Paine presented pages from the bible detailing God’s wrath at the idea of the Jews having a king. Additionally, hereditary succession has brought with it countless evils, such as incompetent kings, corruption, and civil war, which eventually effects America. Britain is holding America back from financial peace and prosperous gain. America has evolved and according to Paine, no longer needs Britain’s help. Some say Britain protected America and therefore deserves allegiance, but Paine responds that Britain has only watched over America to secure its own well being. Furthermore, Paine says that most recently, instead of protecting the colonies, the British have been attacking them and are actually undeserving of American loyalty. As a colony of Britain, America lacks respectability on the international level. In order to be prosperous, the colonies