The idea that all men are created equal - with the inalienable right to life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness - was a radical idea in 1776 and it’s a radical idea today. We’ve never fully actualized it but the higher purpose of every generation is to inch us closer to the goal

Dec 21, 2021 · 12:41 AM UTC

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All men and women maybe created equal in spirit, but are not born into equal opportunity.
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No one said they were
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Quite right, at the time of its inception, men without a certain amount of wealth, slaves, First American's (indigenous Indians) and even women technically weren't included in the equal equation; that's precisely why the constitution is considered a living document.
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White people
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And when do you gain that inalienable right ? Must you have to breathe air before you qualify ?
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Actually this was an idea introduced by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in 610. Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness for all men and women, and equality of all races, and animal rights. Women were allowed to vote per Islamic rules back then...so. Glad we are catching up!
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It’s was the Age of Enlightenment and not really radical at the time. Prettty much the talk of Europe at that time which many of our founders loved to be a part of
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Perhaps we have to almost loose something ... before we can really appreciate it ... I hope you'll remain strong over these next few hurdles ... we need leaders that can help us move toward this elusive ideal ... with tenacity ... and Love!
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What about women? Could we not update the language and use words like "people". Using gender specific words excludes rather than includes. #AllPeopleAreCreatedEqual
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Ok..but we’re going the wrong way here in this country so I don’t see that happening for quite some time.
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