A Declaration of Independence

This is a follow-up to yesterday's post on hate permeating our current political system and real actions taking place.

The Declaration of Independence, approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declared the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain. That part we all know.  It was largely drafted by Thomas Jefferson and served as a formal statement justifying the break from British rule, outlining principles of equality and natural rights. 

We celebrate that day of it's signing and still read in awe the brilliance of that document. Let us revisit an important part of that declaration.

It states: 

... That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends (Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness), it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

This past weekend we saw the beginning of movement that let the world know that America of today is not to be ruled by executive orders (a monarchy) and hate. Further in the Declaration of Independence it states:

...  it is their (our) right, it is their (our) duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

Arndrea Waters King, third from left, and Martin Luther King III, fourth from left, march in the “No Kings” protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Where do you stand?