The Declaration Of The Rights Of Man and Citizen of 1789

             "The Declaration Of The Rights Of Man and Citizen of 1789," created by the National Assembly, represents that misfortunes and corruptions of the United States government are caused by negligence, ignorance, and contempt for human rights. It affirmed several sacred rights of men and of citizens, which can be related to the various works of legendary philosophers.
             The first sacred right in The Declaration Of The Rights Of Man and Citizen declared that 'Men are born, and always continue, free and equal in respect of their rights...' I related this to Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. In Jefferson's Declaration of Independence, he acknowledged 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.' I decided to choose Thomas Jefferson because after reading his work, his thoughts were completely consistent with the first sacred right in "The Declaration Of The Rights Of Man and Citizen of 1789." They both stated that everyone is created equal no matter the circumstances they are brought in upon.
             The fourth sacred right in "The Declaration Of The Rights Of Man and Citizen of 1789" states that 'Political Liberty consists in the power of doing whatever does not injure another...' I connected this right to the work of John Locke's Second Treatise on Government. Locke's passage described certain bounds that were placed by society in order for the government to act upon. For instance, one of the rules that government must follow was, 'These laws also ought to be designed for no other end ultimately, but the good of the people.' I found this interesting because we all have the right to our own liberty. This liberty makes everyone feel comfortable to express their own opinion and unite for the good of their society.
             The ninth right in "The Declaration Of The Right Of Man and Citizen of 1789" explained that, 'Eve...

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