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        The displacement and killing of Native-Americans, along with slavery and the brutalization of Africans; indentured servitude; public hangings of colonists; public humiliation - punishment in the town squares, and religious persecutions, are all a true part of America’s history.  

      The history of the World tells a story of brutality and usurpation by one group over another - and person against person.   The history of humans shows us again and again that power left unchecked often reigns with terror.   

       When considering American history, keep in mind the world from where our forefathers and those flooding the "new" land had emigrated.   Keep the norms of the previous centuries in mind when evaluating historical events. We as a society, have learned about "individual" rights because of America's experiment in self-government.  

America's forefathers studied philosophers of government and society and imagined a new society not based on the caste/class system.  

      Even if the Constitution did not initially or purposely address women and other marginalized people, it provides for their protection and a system of recourse for grievances. 

                 Do not judge the actions of some as the will of the whole. 

       Domination, subjugation and murder was a way of life across the globe for literally thousands of years.  It is not fair to judge past behaviors, events and people at the start of America by today's standards.  Standards, which were brought about by the American ideals of hope for equality under the law & individual pursuit of life, liberty & happiness.

       Although the U.S. Constitution was not a magic wand, 

it became a mirror that when reflected upon enacted positive changes toward human rights and civility.  By adhering to the Constitution, many changes were forced upon those unwilling to abide by its words and spirit.   

     The rule of law - not man has controlled the worst offenders of life, liberty and the pursuit of individual and societal happiness.

     In America, grievances against the government or one against the other is fought in the courts, and this non-violent forum has been helpful in making changes and shaping our young society.  

     Humans have many failings, yet for the majority of people their quest has been and continues to be - to do better – learn from mistakes and make positive changes.

     Any theory of government is not flawless, but a successful society develops a social contract, as America did with its Constitution.  Our Constitution created a positive and reverberating effect across the world. 

     America's government and societal system has pushed the evolution of man toward respecting human rights for everyone.  

The United States government with all of its flaws is a government that justifies obedience and protection.

      As we learn about the origins of the United States, we learn that despite where they came from and what was considered normal behavior at that time, there were many brave people who dared to change the status-quo. 

       Mob rule, oligarchies, dictatorships, authoritarianism and the like, are what the experiment of the American Constitution hopes to avoid.  

     For our Nation to succeed, it must hold firm to its founding principles and the great document - which is timeless and the glue that holds our heterogeneous group of  free-thinkers together.   A free society brings hope for America's future.  

(excerpt from Declaration of Independence)

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