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2/x “Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God and nature.” Benjamin Franklin, founding father, abolitionist
3/x “…Neither my tongue, nor my pen, nor purse shall be wanting to promote the abolition of what to me appears so inconsistent with humanity and Christianity.” Benjamin Franklin, founding father, abolitionist
4/x “Who talks most about freedom and equality? Is it not those who hold a bill of Rights in one hand and a whip for affrighted slaves in the other?” Alexander Hamilton, founding father, first Secretary of the Treasury, abolitionist
5/x “It is much to be wished that slavery may be abolished. The honor of the States as well as justice and humanity, in my opinion, loudly call upon them to emancipate these unhappy people....” John Jay, founding father, first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, abolitionist
6/x “To contend for our own liberty, and to deny that blessing to others, involves an inconsistency not to be excused.” John Jay, founding father, first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, abolitionist
Women didn’t have the right to vote until 1920 Slavery wasn’t abolished until 1865 Our founders were brilliant men; but very seriously flawed - They were privileged white men who wrote the constitution for privilege ls white men
True, but the government pays for the construction & upkeep of lighthouses. Churches are paid for by the worshippers. That makes a huge difference.
Ted don't talk about your tongue
Ben Franklin owned slaves until the late 1750s.
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