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Why Is The Declaration Of Independence Outdated

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The Declaration of Independence is an obsolete, outdated, and (in our modern day and age,) a malevolent document. The last time the American people needed The Declaration of Independence was 252 years ago, and the reason for its need (and creation) was because of Great Britain's control over the united states. But now we are a free people, in a free nation, composed of states independent from tyranny. The Declaration is a pantheon of Greek gods, all but important, and shrouded in legend and mystery; it is a flashback to a forgotten time, and like the gods of ancient Greece it is a memory; it is the past. We do not need to live in the past anymore; after all, the declaration is obsolete, to you, to me, to the whole world. It served its purpose dutifully, but now is no longer needed. …show more content…

And like history as is the revolutionary war, The Declaration of Independence is aswell. It is of the greatest importance to remember history, as it helps to not repeat our mistakes; but it is unhealthy and immoral to keep around history, especially when that history is an insult to a peoples (Britain), who not only no longer live under tyranny, but share the world with the united states, not as enemies but as friends. This document is outdated, for our world is brand new. The Declaration of Independence is not a happy paper. But then again, it wasn't made of happiness as its ink is the blood of war. The declaration is a symbol of hatred; we we need to rid America of such malevolence. Do we really hate Great Britain? NO! We dont. They are like an old friend. They have sided with us in wars and have aided us in dire times. We can aid them by forgiving their wrongs. By letting

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