Thoughts from the NY Times on the Declaration. The first essay notably discusses Thomas Jefferson's technique of substituting Aristotle's "aspirations of happiness" in John Locke's basic rights of "life, liberty, and property." One commenter observes we may still be confusing property and happiness today.
Speaking of happiness, glad the Declaration keeps the weirdos safe also.
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Celebration: Happy 4th Of July
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