The logical fallacy of arguing a minor point and ignoring the main point occurs when a side issue receives the focus in order to shift attention away form the real issue. This is a kind of red herring.
If common sense was used in government, and the U.S.
citizen: "I don't believe in abortion."
government: "Then don't have one."
citizen: "I don't believe in birth control."
government: "You don't have to use it."
citizen: "I think gay marriage is sin."
government: "Don't marry the same sex then."
citizen: "I want my kids to learn about creationism."
government: "Take them to church then."