Thomas Paine responds by highlighting the colonies' independence and criticizing the British government's actions.
In Common Sense, Thomas Paine responds to the argument that the colonies have flourished under British rule by emphasizing that the colonies have evolved and are now capable of standing on their own. He criticizes the British government for putting their own interests ahead of the colonies, hindering their economic development and becoming an obstacle to their progress.
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