All Men Are Created Equal, Some More so Than Others.

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When the founding fathers wrote all men are created equal, I doubt that had though of a way to enforce that rule. I believe that they meant it to be a work in progress. A statement if you will of what they would like to accomplish. There wishful thinking however goes un-enforced. For decades after that rule was written slaves were still used. Completely contradicting the thought that all men are created equal. In fact the only government system that promotes equality is communism. As America has learned communism doesn’t work. Today that rule is scoffed at while it’s respected. The media and schools will push that rule on you constantly, all the while ignorant to the hypocrisy that it reeks off. All laws can be over ruled with enough money. This has been proved time and time again. Microsoft’s antitrust cases, OJ Simpson, Enron, All examples from recent news that prove that you are only equal to your bank account. All men are created equal also contradicts the most commonly heard of the bill of rights, freedom of speech. Freedom of speech states that you can say whatever you want, no matter how offensive or derogatory. This in my opinion is a more important rule. Because I have the right to freedom of speech, I can start an anti blue eyed community, and preach anti blue eyes gospel. Even though I would be breaking the equal rights law, I am protected by my freedom of speech. Affirmative action is the latest weapon to enforce equal rights. Now there all laws that state you have to have a percentage of your employees are a minority. This law is completely ridicules. Take this hypothetical situation for example. A local fire station is looking to hire a new fireman. If ten people apply for the job 6 white, 2 black, and 2 Hispanic. Instead of giving a test of firefighting and life saving skills, the fire station must now look at the race of
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