us that there shall be no intereference in our personal rights on the part of any civilized government. Another powerful underlying message is that we, both as a country and as individuals, have the right to stand up to that which we beleive is wrong. Modern interpretations of the Declaration of Independence have affected the way our country has grown, is currently growning, and will continue to grow throughout a new age of understanding. The statement, ...that all men are created equal... now encompases every sex, every race, every walk of life living in these United States of America. No longer do Americans fight the oppression from some distant kingdom. We are free to reach for the goals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. A document whose meaning has withstood the test of time is our motivating force to grow and face any oppression in our way....
