Independence Day Teaches Us That People Matter
Commentary
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important statements on human liberty ever written. Not only did it launch the American Revolution, but it also inspired freedom fighters all around the world. From Frederick Douglass and the struggle against chattel slavery to Winston Churchill and the battle against totalitarianism, the ideas of the Declaration have been a rallying point for humanity’s champions.
But how would you summarize the document in as few words as possible? It’s a question worth pondering as we celebrate the Fourth of July.
Here is how I would summarize the Declaration in just two words: People matter….