Why does thomas paine question british authority to rule the colonies in common sense

Well I'm not sure how to answer ur question, but here's what I do know bout it. It might help.

The Common Sense was a 46 page pamphlet written by an Englishman (and former tax collector). In it he argues, in plain English, why America should be a separate country from England and why war is the only hope left. 

Impact: Most widely published work in American history (more popular than Harry potter!) Read aloud at town hall meetings, it's simple language convinces many people that war against England is the right thing to do.