Are all men are created equal?

[Mason Michaels]

So is the right to life and liberty unalienable??

Of course! If you can afford it,in our Corporate Capitalist system

 

[Geeko Sportivo]

No, not everyone is created equal in every aspect of life.

Some babies are born with birth defects, some babies are born drug addicts, some babies are born rich, some are born poor, some are born pretty to some, some are born ugly to some!

Disregarding that, should our government and society treat all babies born and human beings equally regarding inalienable rights, laws of the land, opportunities, provided with basic healthcare, and mutual respect- YES- I BELIEVE SO!

 

[Into the Night]

“We hold these truths to be self evident… that all men are created equal.”

Do you believe this is true?

Yes. This phrase refers to equality of status (no royalty or 'nobles').
No Kings or Line of Kings.

 

[Into the Night]

Wow. Hate to be a sticker (not really), but created? All men and women equal at birth? Yes.

I realize sex eludes you, but that is how you create a baby.

 

[Into the Night]

So a baby born with a defective heart is equal to a healthy baby?

Yes. Neither is a prince, king, or noble.

 

[Into the Night]

I always understood that statement as all people born are given equal treatment by the law. Very idealistic.

At least you understand the context of the phrase. Idealistic? No. This is the whole point of the government in a free society. The Constitution itself requires this of the federal government.

 

[Into the Night]

I tend to agree with you, but that’s not what it says

It is what it says.

 

[Into the Night]

Good point. We know that someone born into a very wealthy family tends to get benefits those born into even a middle class family does not get.

A child born into poverty gets benefits that those born into wealthy families do not get as well.

 

[Into the Night]

If those who wrote that believe black men were created equal?

They are, in the context of this phrase.

 

[Into the Night]

Equal under Creator and laws.

Quite right.

 

[Into the Night]

But is/was that true in 1776?

Is it self evident?

No. It was a stated goal. It would be through this concept that the tyranny of slavery finally came to an end in the United States.

 

[Into the Night]

Reminds me of what they said during the Reagan era. God only helps those He already helped.

Who is 'they'?

 

[Into the Night]

Jefferson was expressing a 18th century vision of natural law.

The rest of that declaration says that all men are endowed by their creator with certain natural rights, which include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

So I think equality was meant by Jefferson in the enlightenment sense that everyone had a right to live, a right to liberty, and a right to pursue a flourishing life.


It didn't mean everyone had the same political, social, or economic rights.

Which also means, there are no nobles. No kings. No 'royal blood'.

 

[Into the Night]

Of course! If you can afford it,in our Corporate Capitalist system

Whining about your low or non-existent wages again?

 

[Matt Dillon]

“We hold these truths to be self evident… that all men are created equal.”

Do you believe this is true?

I think you're inferior, but have to act like you're not.

 

[Theywillneverlearn!]

I think you're inferior, but have to act like you're not.

God's honest truth here.

 

[Celticguy]

No. It was a stated goal. It would be through this concept that the tyranny of slavery finally came to an end in the United States.

its still happening in the US. takes more than law to end it.

 

[Celticguy]

I think you're inferior, but have to act like you're not.

created... what happens later is a different story.

 

[Matt Dillon]

created... what happens later is a different story.

Ah! Valid point!

 

[Sirthinksalot]

“We hold these truths to be self evident… that all men are created equal.”

Do you believe this is true?

How exactly is this OP a current event? Dipshit.