Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that: britain’s taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.***edit: the answer is the colonies don't need britain