naturally. i decided to correct you here.
You are free to believe that.
there were no united states when that document was written. it was not approved by congress nor ratified by the states. it's full of values and ideals, sure, but it is sentiment and not a government document and has no power as a binding legal contract.
it's not a belief, it's simple, solid governmental fact. likewise, the statue of liberty holds a poem. also not a binding document. while we may perhaps deserve some right to happiness, it is not guaranteed us.
Edited by brennakimi, : No reason given.