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skinner October 14th, 2013 2:04pm

Which is more specific and applicable: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal" serving as a basis for the legalization of gay marriage or the fourth amendment preventing the NSA from spying on Americans.

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kateXcore Dark side of the moon
10/15/13 5:34 am

How about we're all created equal and don't spy on ANY of us?

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pisomojado
10/14/13 1:26 pm

The 4th amendment is from an instrument of government. The quote is from the Declaration, which no legal validity as an instrument of our government.

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MadCow Kansas Proud
10/14/13 9:02 am

The Founding Fathers had NO concept of Internet privacy and spying. However they had firsthand experience with individuals being singled out based on their traits, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Torfin Never Behind
10/14/13 8:03 am

For the record: I am sick of polls about homosexuals.

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FemmeAdamWest in the Tardis library
10/14/13 9:33 am

Do you dislike homosexuals or are you just tired of everyone arguing about them?

SugarShaq
10/14/13 7:36 am

One is a law, the other is not a law.

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rons Thanks America
10/14/13 7:12 am

They never included women it they statement. Why?

redsox95 New England
10/14/13 7:25 am

Because in the English language 'men' is a universal for all people...

TempName14 Everywhere but nowhere
10/14/13 7:07 am

All people are created equal, but all behaviors are not. It's more applicable to go with the 4th on this one.

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TempName14 Everywhere but nowhere
10/14/13 7:09 am

Also, the 4th amendment is part of the constitution and is law. The Declaration of Independence is not law.

Mattwall1
10/14/13 7:17 am

While I disagree with your overall statement, it is accurate that the declaration isn't law.