What do you think about this statement? Who does it include today?
Who did it include in 1776?
I'd like to read your opinions and thoughts. :3
Thank you.
2006-12-30 20:32:06 · 12 answers · asked by Lena 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I believe it related to the White, upper and middle-classes who were landowners and merchants.
Women, children, coloureds, non-Caucasians and slaves most definitely would have not been thought of as those men's peers (especially if you read Jefferson's and Franklin's political thoughts and biographies).
2006-12-30 20:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by Ministry of Camp Revivalism 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All people are born inherently equal. That sentiment didn't need to be written down in order to be true. It was an ideal expressed in 1776 though unfortunately, at the time, was not being lived up to. Women were, legally, not equal to men and we still had slavery. Many societies strive for that ideal, some with more success than others. The US is getting better at it but there is room for improvement.
2006-12-31 09:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the law? Ideally.
In all other functioning realities? Not hardly; for example, last time I checked, the Olympic 100 Meter Dash demonstrated quite clearly that all men are most definitely NOT created equal.
2006-12-31 04:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by Fast Eddie B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in 1776, it meant white male landowners. Today, it includes men and women of all walks of life, as it should :D I'm so glad I didn't live back then in 1776, or at least can't remember it LOL
2006-12-31 04:34:04 · answer #4 · answered by High On Life 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we are. Men and women are born with the same physical structure, the same opportunities, the same life spans, and the same abilities to hope, dream, achieve and share.
We're also born with the same limitations in sickness and injury.
We become unequal only in the way we choose to live our lives and limit ourselves or others.
2006-12-31 07:53:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It as meant that all men should have equal opportunity.And equal treatment under the law. They were well aware that that not all were physically equal
2006-12-31 06:01:13 · answer #6 · answered by mark g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course all men are created to be equal, but some men cant seem to understand that and think they are better than everyone else.
2006-12-31 04:35:46 · answer #7 · answered by smile please 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All white MEN are created equal, all black MEN are created equal, now you understand?
2006-12-31 04:33:46 · answer #8 · answered by Trublood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently this isn't true. My life is far less fortunate and glamorous than those around me. When it comes to luck and fortune, I would say that saying is a total crock.
2006-12-31 04:42:51 · answer #9 · answered by perfectlybaked 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
by god yes but the world tries to make some better than others but in gods kingdom we will all be on the same level that is if they make it
2006-12-31 04:37:01 · answer #10 · answered by terry o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋