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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
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But this didn't apply to all men when it was written. It took a civil war and 100 years after that, amendments to secure those rights for african americans.
Not only that but it didn't include women. It took the 19th amendment of the early 20th century to allow women to vote in america. The point is since the elected government can make changes to the constitution then what is to stop it from making more changes besides revolt? An armed revolt in america today will amount to nothing without military support.