y, and equally evident that he is very disappointed in the way which they are governed. Paine is ready for a revolution. When reading this document, one cannot help but feel patriotism and ambition. Paine hides a pep talk in this educational pamphlet that is received indirectly. He gives numbers to build a navy, and assurance of a fearless army equipped with the finest weaponry in the world. The last paragraph offers compassion for those fearful of the change ahead. "These proceedings may at first appear strange and difficult; but, like all other steps which we have already passed over, will in a little time become familiar and agreeable". Thomas Paine effectively supported his thesis in Common Sense. His reasoning was simple, and for the most part to the point. I do not believe the peace was oversimplified or over objective. Paine lays his arguments down in logical order in that one point leads to another. Paine is disgusted with a monarchy, and very supportive of a representative government. He feels England is abusing the colonists with high taxes and large trade quotas. Many petitions have been issued to the mother country with no success or progress to be reported. Paine is convinced this torture will continue until the colonies unite and declare independence. His foresight is convincing, his argument is well taken, and the thought of the outcome is intriguing....
