Declaration of Independence

With the political season in the US in full swing we hear many people using lines from the DECLARATION to bolster their stand on things. Almost always using the line about being edowed by our creator with rights that are inalienable, ie. LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. While this line is indeed included, I do not think it is the be-all or even the most significant focus of this most important document. Consider the few lines that follow the statement of those rights. They give us the right that justified the revolution, and gives us the justification for saying no to those that believe their rights cannot be curtailed.

"THAT TO SECURE THESE RIGHTS, GOVERNMENTS ARE INSTITUTED AMONG MEN DERIVING THEIR JUST POWERS FROM THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED. WHENEVER A GOVERNMENT BECOMES DESTRUCTIVE OF THESE ENDS IT IS THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO ALTER OR ABOLISH IT."

So the people of America, and indeed the world, should wake up and smell the coffee!