to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty - ThreadSky

piperformissouri.bsky.social • 3 days ago

to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty

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piperformissouri.bsky.social•3 days ago

and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it,

piperformissouri.bsky.social•3 days ago

and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and

piperformissouri.bsky.social•3 days ago

and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object

piperformissouri.bsky.social•3 days ago

evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter

piperformissouri.bsky.social•3 days ago

their former Systems of Government.”

~The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

bridiemarie11.bsky.social•3 days ago

We need a second revolution. Too many have forgotten what America should be. Thank you for this.

jdopinkie.bsky.social•3 days ago

Not to excuse a single F thing he’s ever done, but someone is not capable of understanding the document

mccainsuzanne.bsky.social•3 days ago

I have direct descendants who signed this.

mccainsuzanne.bsky.social•3 days ago

This is perfect Jess. You are such a blessing.

kdepew58.bsky.social•2 days ago

Haven’t read it all the way through in a very long time. thank you.

csci.bsky.social•3 days ago

California may need to repeat our nation’s history. Our state is being threatened and yet we are the providers of so much. We don’t mind, except it’s a game to hate our state. So much hate for the state and its workers that feed the nation. 🤷‍♀️

bromowitz.bsky.social•3 days ago

last sentence ‘. . . we . . . pledge . . . our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.’

It’s time, again — b.rad

ps thanks yet again for your insight and inspiration, Jess ! Keep it going, wishing you strength !

bromowitz.bsky.social•3 days ago

250th anniversary next July 4

Ironically, our Constitution — as amended! — and form of government does not need to be overthrown.

We need to enforce and invigorate our Constitutional order.

As Jamie Raskin said, I don’t want to change the Constitution, I want people to read it ! — b.rad

tuxedojunction.bsky.social•3 days ago

That is no longer just something we learn about in 12th grade Government class.

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