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Just Simon's avatar

Nice article. Don’t forget that Paine had lots of wise words for the people of Britain too!

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Ken's avatar

"It's just common sense", is also the argument used against carefully vetted and tested but often complicated, policy.

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Kathy H's avatar

Excellent article. The phrase common sense has been used as a weapon & put my back up as long as I remember & I never understood why. Thank you.

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