Which phrase best describes the basis of income taxes? A. "People can opt out"
B. "The same for everyone"
C. "Only when needed"
D. "Ability to pay"

  the common sense as a pamphlet written by thomas paine. it promoted the independence of the colonies from british rule. the distribution of this pamphlet was great, it reached people everywhere and it was even read aloud at places people met. it also unite the colonists before the revolutionary war.

answer is d