Jefferson argues that "all men are created equal . . . and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights [which are] life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence (12). Choose one of the unalienable rights--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and explain how it relates to Jefferson's argument of why it was imperative for America to create a new government. Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph in response, and be sure to follow the outline on integrating sources in your paper, including page numbers. Remember to include your full name and the section of English you are enrolled in (English 1000.10). Proofread your post for slippages of text language and/or spelling mistakes.
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Rosemary Barajas (English 1000.10)
11/4/2012 09:04:47 am
Pursuit of happiness relates to Jefferson’s argument of why it’s imperative for America to create a new government. It relates to his argument because if we don’t get a new government then were not going to be happy. Then that defeats our unalienable right to the pursuit of happiness, because we wouldn't be considered happy with a government we don’t want. For us to be happy with a new government it wouldn't go against are unalienable right of pursuit of happiness. So we need to consider Jefferson’s argument and push for a new government so that our unalienable rights are not tampered with.
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Jose Zavala 1000.10
11/5/2012 03:50:50 am
Thomas Jefferson himself talks about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for the citizens. But, the most important one is having liberty for the citizens. The reason why is because liberty giving them freedom and independence against other countries and also within the Colonies. Therefore, having liberty in the government is a great way to start a new government because the citizens will be safe and also trust the government that protects them. Jefferson knew what needed to be done to start a new government and having liberty was the way to start a government.
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Wyttnie Campbell (1000.10)
11/5/2012 05:03:55 am
Life is a great reason to start a new government. It is our life and we the people need to live it with less government rule. Yes we do need the government for the big stuff like running all our buisness and money organizations but we dont need them taking all our money to do to non fundible organizations. It's our lives and we should have some say in what we do. "all men are created equal" is a good quote to say for how to change our government.
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Vanessa Trujillo 1000.10
11/6/2012 11:29:40 am
Life many take it for granted, some don't want it, but everyone has it. It took the cur rage of great men to make free life possible. Even tho not "all men are created equal" we all have a life to make it how we want it to be. America can take care of it self just like it has for many years, because we re free and have a life worth living.
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