Thomas Paine and Common SenseBy early 1776, sentiment surrounding the idea of ​​revolution was equally divided in the British colonies in America. Feelings were divided equally between those who were in favor of the revolt, those who opposed it and those who were neutral. In January 1776, Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense. The ideas and theories expressed in the brochure were very compelling and in-depth. Convincing enough to convince a large portion of the undecided colonists that revolt is the necessary course of action. Paine states in the introduction to Common Sense "a long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a tremendous outcry in defense of the custom." This argument is not about listing injustices or even reasons for revolt, but it challenges the reader to decide if their thoughts are authentic or if they are not thinking critically about the times and situations. Now that we can "allow ourselves to examine the constituent elements of the English Constitution", the faults will be found. Paine defends a theoretical position which could influence the followers of the king himself. If the British constitution is a system of brakes and of checks and balances and that the commons are the king's control, this implies: "that the king cannot be trusted." This highlights an underlying flaw in the way the British system of government is organized. Paine is against a divided form of government. He believes that a simpler government is better. This way people know who to hold accountable. He also believes that the king has not improved with the creation of one. only subtle house government He later states that the system "has all the distinctions of a house divided against itself. He then again advances the argument that the loyalists have not opened their eyes to the". flaws in the British system of government. Paine says that those who favor the current form of government feel this "more out of national pride than reason." Paine argues that there is no reason to feel loyalty to Britain. He believes that all Britain's actions are in its own interest. He believes that the colonies would not need to be defended if Britain did not bring its enemies there. There would have been no French and Indian War because the colonies would not be the enemies of the French..