A Vision Achieved
Jefferson envisioned a government that allowed its
citizens to exercise inalienable rights. In exact words,
he states, " We hold these truths to be self-evident, that
all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these
are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." To be
more evident, how can we define these "inalienable rights"
of "life", "liberty", and the "pursuit of happiness?" Have
these inalienable rights, achieved Jefferson's goal? I am
convinced, Jefferson's revolutionary vision of life,
liberty, and happiness has at last been achieved in
America.
Life is a precious gift given to us the moment we are
born and Thomas Jefferson knew this. We can define life as
having respect for ourselves and others, accepting our
individuality, not judging certain groups or individuals,
and being able to exercise our morals and beliefs. Living
in America, we are allowed to live these......
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