I believe the Declaration of Independence still applies today in some ways. It still applies because it is what has helped shape our country and make it what it is today. We still follow/live by a lot of the guidelines set down by the Declaration of Independence. But there are certain parts that no longer apply. The Declaration never mentions women and when it mentions men, it does not include anyone besides wealthier, white men. That is because when it was written women were looked down upon and had few, if any rights, and black people and other races were not seen as equals, but workers. Today “all men are created equal” but not just men, all mankind. I cannot imagine life without the Declaration of Independence because then we would be living in a country of complete chaos. Without it we would not be the strong, powerful country we are today.
I agree with Katie's statement that some parts of the Declaration are still applicable to today, whereas others are not. The Declaration of Independence was the building block of our country, but today there are so many other important parts of society that are left out, which she mentions- other Nationalities, women, etc.
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