Indians Listen to The Declaration of Independence for the FIRST TIME (EMOTIONAL)

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[@thomass5169]

Within this document..., this declaration..., we are kindred brothers with the people of India. Much love from the USA.

[@jnagarya519]

Hogwash. Have you actually READ the ENTIRE document? First of all, it has never been LAW. Second, it applied EXCLUSIVELY to ENGLAND. Third, after its immediate purpose the Founders themselves dropped it and moved on. READ it: it DOES NOT include the word "revolution". And it DOES include GRIEVANCES against ENGLAND that are OPPOSITE the false ASSUMPTIONS about the document made by those who HAVE NOT READ IT, these two being directly on point: "He [King George III] has kept among us, in Times of Peace, Standing Armies, without the consent of our Legislatures." "Legislatures" MAKE LAWS; LAWS REGULATE. The military -- which consisted ONLY of the WELL-REGULATED Militia until the forming of the Continental Army by the legislature known as CONGRESS -- is REGULATED AND CONTROLLED UNDER the rule of law. "He [King George III] has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power." The "Civil Power" is the CIVILIAN GOV'T -- as in, CIVILIAN rule of the military. There is NO LEGITIMATE military force OUTSIDE the rule of law. The Founders "attacked" and "overthrew" exactly this many gov'ts: ZERO.

[@whatabouttheearth]

It is said that the Declaration of Independence was the most poetic way to tell someone to go fuck themselves ever written.

[@livinglife4835]

Amen 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@timesthree5757]

For alot of Americans this document is almost a religious Document. It hard for me to hear this without tears.

[@StreetFighter2010]

I too cried for most of this reading. Same for the Gettysburg Address reaction video in another channel.

[@jnagarya519]

Because "alot [sic] of Americans" are IGNORANT of its FULL content and context. See the film "1776" about the making of the "Declaration of Independence," in which you'll find that the "Conservatives" were OPPOSED to independence -- until they managed to get independence WITH SLAVERY.

[@koungpou3795]

I heard the life liberty and pursuit of happiness and I’m crying right now . God bless this country god bless America and long live liberty

[@jnagarya519]

@@koungpou3795 You omit the word "unalienable" -- which means, "Can't be taken away. IN REALITY, at the very same time, the very same people IMPRISONED people -- which takes LIBERTY away, and EXECUTED people, which takes LIFE away. Those who are feeding you this stuff -- the "Declaration of Independence" was a PROPAGANDA document, and it applied ONLY TO ENGLAND -- view you as inferior.

[@Jan-f8w]

Agree!

[@kingrichardiii6280]

American here. one thing i recommend you do is look into Theodore Roosevelt. not only one of the US 'most favorite presidents but an undeniable bad ass. went on expeditions around the world, fighter, war hero, honorable to his principals, lead by example. a kid he was, as he described himself " sickly, delicate boy" growing up to having a fist fight with a gunman and held a 90 minute speech after getting shot. when he died, in his sleep, the acting vice president said "death had to take him sleeping, if he was awake there would have been a fight"

[@Etereys]

Daniel Boone is an ancestor of mine, and it's utterly impossible to read or listen to the Declaration of Independence without tears and feeling the impact of their words & sacred intentions as if spoken by the Almighty through their voices. 🙏🇺🇲🧨🎆❤

[@terrystinnett1190]

Very well articulated , both of you ! Welcome to the actual 25% that do understand the Declaration of Independence here in the U.S.

[@sonjacrowell9896]

Exactly parallel with what is going on now. We are One Nation Under God. ❤ 🇺🇸

[@Gutslinger]

Most of those who made and signed the Constitution were in their 20's and early 30's. It's amazing that they were so wise and courageous at those ages.

[@jimreilly917]

And most were indeed financially ruined by their monetary support for the States during the Revolutionary War.

[@phillipboone2005]

You entered college at age 16. At 17 A. Hamilton was considered one year behind. He taught himself by reading discarded British military manuals the principles of artillery science. He served as a battery officer at age 21. Young people in those days had a sense of self initiative something that is increasingly lacking with every wave of modern Americans. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll get back to my XBOX.

[@robertahrendt67]

I personally think that people now days focus on the fact that the document was written by slave owners. It was, but I see it as a road map to a more perfect union. Were we should strive to avoid tyranny and oppression. And that every person is born with certain rights. I joined the Military, not just to defend those rights but in hopes that we continue to fight to achieve and perfect the words written in this document. I hope upon hopes that someday together we can achieve the goals set forth by this Declaration of Independence.

[@raphmcafee]

I always get teary eyed when I view that video.

[@lizstratton9689]

Thank you for this, I too have never heard the speech - it was so interesting, as a Brit we have huge gaps in our education - you tube is helping us fill them. I am so sorry for the harm our country did in my ancestors name.

[@jimreilly917]

You need not apologize for the actions of Kings and Parliament long dead. I’m American. My grandparents all immigrated from Ireland in the 1920s….when Ireland had just fought for her freedom from GB, and was still economically impoverished as a result of the Great Hunger. Anger is useless. Gratitude for my country and pride in my heritage are essential to me. I served in the USAF , because words are only words. 🇺🇸🦅🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@Etereys]

My most recent non-American ancestors came from England & France in the mid- to late 1800s. And some of my American ancestors were in the Revolutionary War & Civil War. Daniel Boone was an ancestor of mine. Anger toward modern-day descendents of past crimes is pointless. We are called to be better humans, with the hindsight of history on our side. As a US Marine Corps vet, I salute all peoples in brotherhood in the suffering & fight against tyranny wherever it may reach. This is the Spirit of America, as Thomas Paine spoke about. The vision is for all good people & nations. The light has been lit upon the Mountaintop, & the cry for freedom in the hearts, minds, and souls of the people of Earth is sounded into the depths of the earth. When both the high & the low meet, no one can deny its holy power, and the world changes. God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️

[@shawncovert751]

You two are more American than some Americas!

[@timmethy]

A document that changed the World with the revolutionary statement that "All men are created equal". Since then people have become more and more equal.

[@TheOrionthehunter]

The line at 4:48 to 5:05 is the most important part of the declaration..if u explore the meaning..it is an outright call for revolution if the System turns against the people in their pursuit of happiness.. No other country in the world has that kinda empowering rights to people. People think this is dramatic because it is too good to be true..

[@163pete]

Now they know why we will defend and protect all the people of the USA 🇺🇸 with our last breath.

[@mistycape6102]

I thought you were both exponentially beautiful! I love all of your videos

[@johnlewton3918]

As my Irish grandfather said, "the sun never set on the British Empire, because you could never trust the Brits in the dark" Our Declaration of Independence, I hope, helped many colonies to shed the economic slavery imposed by England.

[@revtoyota]

Love your respect you give when doing these videos. Also Love the Bambi shirt.

[@danielpeters2282]

The founding documents are meant to be read together as they are related

[@Snipergoat1]

A wonderfully eloquent way to say "Fuck the King."

[@bobsylvester88]

Just seeing this and I think it’s a great idea. This document is historical in that it’s the truth. The colonies let England and the world know. of why they wanted independence. Jefferson wanted to put a condemnation of slavery in it, but it was left out because it was afraid it would upset the southern states. Even at this time there was conflict over slavery. The reason slavery was allowed was because the southern states would never of joined the Revolt without it. Which means it would’ve failed. America was basically blackmailed by the southern states on that. It stayed a problem that was kicked down the road until 1860.

[@deborahwinston1627]

You might not be an American but you are our brothers and sisters. Thankyou for your support. As you know the democrats are fast becoming a tyranny but we are fighting hard for the feedoms that our forefathers fought soo hard for 😢

[@Jeremy-pb5xk]

Ole TJ was a helluva writer

[@mstevens94]

Interestingly, there was a clause that was omitted from the Declaration because it was not unanimous in approval that would have, at the very least, abolished the slave trade in the US and, at most, abolished slavery in the entire US outright. For the longest time, that clause was omitted; Thomas Jefferson believed such omission made the document feel hollow, like how can we argue that all men are created equal when a good portion of the country keeps others as personal property, disregarding them as less than human.

[@johnlynch4941]

When Ho Chi Min won the civil war in North Vietnam, he quoted The Declaration of Independence at length. If it wasn’t for the French, and our allied ship from WW2, we would t have gone to war in Vietnam. We technically lost, but really grew tired. We lost 50,000 men and Vietnam 600,000. So who really lost. Both.

[@dmwalker24]

The United States has long benefited from its position between two vast oceans. A huge land, rich in natural resources, in a place which was logistically challenging for the British. There are many many reasons why the U.S. became a global super-power. Two of the most significant were, not being bombed to pieces during WWII, and liberating itself from colonization.

[@dorisbruun1034]

A good show to watch is patriots riding which focuses on the unsung heroes of the revolution

[@nickmasuen1859]

I know I am late, but another document that the Founding Fathers wrote that should be looked over is the "Articles of Confederation". It is considered to be the first Constitution so it is what they went by during the Revolutionary War even though it was agreed to by Congress on the 15th of Nov 1777 and was not in force until Maryland ratified it on the 1st of March 1781. You can also find areas of both the Constitution and some Amendments that we now go by written in there. It should also be taught in school to show the difference of how our Government was first done and how it is now.

[@brucejuice349]

Great video!! Along the lines of great speaches i would LOVE to see you guys react to Alexander the great's "The opis mutiny" speech

[@BattleGn0me]

Notice the wordint "Right to Pursue happiness". It's not government's role to guarantee happiness,. The Constitution is very much about what the government Can't to do you instead of what it must do for you.

[@deltabravo2678]

As i understand it the British treated your country very much the same way

[@laynecox3992]

King George 111 didn't learn the first time, hence the War of 1812.

[@samule6390]

This is why America cannot fall we will build a new government and a new economy if our great country fails to uphold our rights or if our country is compromised we will rise above the ashs and build something stronger.

[@somistay]

You guys should check out comedian James Acaster, The Absurdity of the British Empire

[@kevinbrady6075]

Thank you!

[@Amomferatus]

Have you seen The Fat Electrician's video on "Potential" the founding of the US Navy?

[@dennis771]

This is what makes the United States 🇺🇸

[@davidberry4256]

Thanks!

[@Farmer_Dave]

You should react on your movie channel to "The Patriot" Staring Mel Gibson and as a Subscriber from the US State of Texas You should also React to the 2003 "The Alamo" about Texan Independence for a Dictator of Mexico "Santa Anna" Texas is the only State that won its Independence from a brutal Dictator and was its own Country Legally Recognized around the 🌎 for a short time before joining the United States.

[@meanhe8702]

State of Hawaii, was a country in its own right.

[@shuttlevalve1776]

The constitution is the foundation of our democracy, that’s why Greek Athens democracy failed

[@kidfox3971]

4:07 - The Biden administration needs to hear this part.

[@marksmith4892]

I was thinking that very thing when I heard that part.

[@johnlynch4941]

After the American Revolutionary War, Britain made it illegal 😅I n it’s other colonies for citizens to own guns, ie: India. That’s why we cherish the 2nd Amendment. It’s not for hunting or target practice, but to defend against a tyrannical government.

[@toferg.8264]

💚

[@Chance1978ric]

Can't hear it.

[@endeavour1349]

Please read history before you make comparisons. There was a ear for independence there.

[@booksteer7057]

They made a MASSIVE mistake in this document. What they should have written is that "All men (and women) are created equal IN THE EYES OF GOD." God loves all of his children equally, but it is glaringly apparent that all men are not created equal. People can be found on a wide spectrum of talents and virtues. Some are heart surgeons. Some are drug pushers. Some are great scientists. Some are murderers. The cost to a society of locking up a doctor is far greater than locking up a junkie. America committed itself to an impossible standard when it went with this lie.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

First, they actually meant "men", women at that time were not granted the privilege to vote. They also only meant white men. God is not mentioned in the Declaration of Independence because American was founded as a secular nation, contrary to the misguided opinion of American Christians. This fact is clearly stated in The Treaty of Tripoli. Keep in mind we are not The Christian Republic of the USA. The Europeans who firt came here were seeking freedom from, not of religion. That is why the Constitution forbids the establishment of a national religion nor the promotion of any religion.

[@booksteer7057]

I understand all of that, but most of them believed in a god. That does not mean they wanted the nation to mix religion with politics. Universal equality was just a starting point. They still should have realized that people are not "created equal."@@Nomad-vv1gk

[@hansfoodchallenge]

I apologize...truth of 🇺🇸 Devil!!! Selfish BS

[@jimjames6074]

The true will of the American people has been subverted by corrupt politicians working in tandem with unelected bureaucrats, corporations that have no regard for the constitution, and confused borderline insane leftists whose only goal is to destroy the freest county on the planet. The Patriots will make the USA the country that the founding fathers intended it to be, and we will wade through a river of our own blood to make it so.🇺🇲

[@jhrapsky2255]

You are Hans down an absolute Crypto-Moron.

[@reindeer7752]

I've studied the history of India so I know you must see some parallels to the grievances listed. I love your reaction videos.

[@jtlaramore4946]

Yes. The US and India have much in common.

[@DanielFrost21]

In 1,337 words, Thomas Jefferson changed history.

[@gulshinderbhuller6175]

Actually it was John Adams, who was more responsible for those beautiful words. They chose Jefferson because he had better hand writing.

[@DanielFrost21]

@@gulshinderbhuller6175 There was input from a number of people, but Jefferson is recognized as the principal author.

[@phytheshyguy]

@@DanielFrost21 He did punch up xD

[@thegrandlevel313]

His rough draft was WAY better.

[@jimreilly917]

@@thegrandlevel313and included language that would’ve seen African slaves freed and slavery outlawed.

[@JSabh]

That was written for you as well. Yes, it is an American historical document but it is also the foundation of all liberty as we know it around the world. As an American Veteran, I offer my love and support for all peoples freedom around the world. No matter where you are from or have been, we accept you and love you. One day, we will all stand side by side and remember these words with a humble heart.

[@profanepersonality]

Liberty existed well before America, around the world. America did not come up with anything new, in fact the forefathers drew heavily from the Magna Carta (1215 a.d.), the English Bill of Rights (1689 a.d.), as well as adopting French ideas that were coming to the forefront in the 1760/70's.

[@jnagarya519]

It is nothing of the kind. It applied exclusively to ENGLAND, and after its immediate usefulness the Founders dropped it an moved on. Exactly as they did with Tom Paine: he was a useful PROPAGANDIST; but after he had stirred up the rabble, and they were used at that phase of the so-called "revolution," and it was time to reestablish stability, he was DISCARDED.

[@jarrod797]

​@@profanepersonality Of course liberty existed before this document. Duh. This document moved the cause of freedom forwards into something that had not been attempted in such a way. There have been numerous ideas of liberty throughout history, some similar to ours and others foreign. Hence why he said as we know it. There is nothing wrong with drawing from different sources to develop a system. It should be expected.

[@StoptheInsanityofRegressivism]

​​@@profanepersonalityyes but no one put it all together in the form the Founders gave it to us until then. Elements existed but not the whole Constitutional Democratic Republic. The Chinese were the first to combine Democracy and Republicanism, but it ended within a few years because there was no Constitution to restrain the excesses of The Democratic side and the Republican side. It devolved into tyranny. The Constitution was the game changer the Founders implemented and as such provided the most unique form of government ever created. The Constitution constrains the excesses of both a pure democracy ( which we are not and never have been) and a pure Republicanism ( which we are not and never have been). The Founders were highly educated with a classical education and very smart men! They learned from history and came up with something new from that knowledge!

[@smallsparry]

The Bill of Rights from the Constitution is a beautifully written document as well.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

Only if you find a bunch of legalese to be beautiful. "In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law" "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

[@smallsparry]

@@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883 🙄

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

@I am me • 25y ago Declaration of Independence is well written. It was a declaration of rebellion against King George III and Parliament not a legal document. US Constitution is a legal document and it reads like it after the Preamble.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

@I am me • 25y ago The two examples I provided above are from the Bill of Rights. Yuck.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

@I am me • 25y ago Why are you so mad? US Constitution is a great functioning document that serves its purpose of defining the role and functions of the US government. It is not the beautifully written piece of literature you think it is, that's not its purpose.

[@donaldseigel4101]

This was an incredible document, and it is the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution which needs to be taught more often in our schools, and practiced in our political offices, and courts

[@rg20322]

It's too bad that the Democrats are trying to tear up this document and take control of the Government!

[@donaldseigel4101]

Sorry the reply is blocked from my view

[@TheRedStateBlue]

how do you intend to practice the declaration? all it was was a statement of our intention to separate from the british crown. there's no policy in there.

[@donaldseigel4101]

@@TheRedStateBlue Here is an excerpt, this is what needs to be practiced by our government. "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.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. " In affect our government should be serving the citizens of the US and not lobbies. It should provide us with an ample return for the investment of taxes in security, wealth, and health. Sending jobs overseas, allowing foreign governments to buy up billions in our property, diverting our Alaskan oil and gas to foreign governments to make a profit (which raises our energy costs) needs to stop.

[@TheRedStateBlue]

vote blue. save America. republicans are trying to turn it into a oligarchical theocracy.

[@johnalden5821]

Thank you for honoring our country by closely listening and commenting on the Declaration of Independence. Some of our most famous founding citizens wrote and edited this document, and even we Americans don't read it or hear it in full very often. I also think it's instructive for Americans to hear about the other colonies' struggles for independence -- not only India but Ireland, Kenya and others, as well. We sometimes think we were the only country that broke completely from Britain or who had to fight for our independence. So we can recognize each other's battles and sacrifices for independence and self-determination. India is our great-grandfather in culture and history, and our little brother in democracy.

[@thomass5169]

Nicely stated JA.

[@TheRapnep]

Boy, Britain had been around! They sure loved to conquer other countries. Love it when they tell Americans how we should live and how bad America is. They should try learning about their own empirical history and stfu.

[@jnagarya519]

When will you ACTUALLY READ the document -- which applied EXCLUSIVELY to ENGLAND: the authors of it WERE NOT declaring independence from themselves -- from the colony gov'ts which they all along controlled. They WERE NOT declaring "independence" from the RULE OF LAW.

[@TomGorham]

The most beautiful part is, "All men are created equal."

[@shawnanderson6313]

It is beautiful, but not at the time of the writing of the document.

[@shravan5376]

But even after that slavery continued.

[@shawnanderson6313]

@@shravan5376 Yes? I know. What is your point ?

[@chris5947]

@@shawnanderson6313 that not all men were created equal, duh

[@cav0409]

@@shravan5376You need to learn history and read the federalist papers

[@jakesmith5278]

Man! As an American, I've never heard of the Declaration of Independence in it's entirety. We were really pissed off at King George III.

[@LJBSullivan]

Of course, that's why our words are even spelled differently. No one wants to be told what to do without someone saying hey we have a say in that.

[@rebeccadavis3522]

Just think Thomas Jefferson was only 33 years old when he wrote this magnanimous document. How many people in their 20's and 30's today have the fortitude and passion to write such a document and be part of such a movement that literally and physically created a new country.

[@cfernandez-verges9379]

Because of this document and the freedom it brought, I consider America to be the most important nation for these last 240 years. What they created was unique to history to that point, it was unheard of. A new thing occurred and it set the example for dozens of other nations to do the same: self governance!

[@jainthorne4136]

Yes. People forget the the founding fathers were wild progressives and the conservatives of that era all wanted to remain a British colony.

[@chrisoleary9876]

The British of the past were ravenous 🐺 wolves. India suffered a LOT! As an American Irish I can identify.

[@LJBSullivan]

Yes, it was hard fought and still needs to be fought for. Don't ever think it couldn't be gone in an instant.

[@michaelterry3885]

I think you may also be looking for, The Constitution of the United States of America, and or the Bill of Rights... It was a not as simple as just throwing the British out.... It was VERY much a struggle in the U.S as well.. Many years of brutal, bloody, war and great suffering with many, many lives lost. The declaration 📜 was simply the start of said struggle. The fist step if you will, in eventually gaining freedom for the American people..

[@JacobSantillan]

The thing is that the Americans wanted to remain British. The British pushed us in a different direction, and we Americans humiliated the British, the most powerful empire on Earth for their insults and their indignations against us. We're still a proud people.

[@fannybuster]

Thomas Jefferson was a Brilliant man,his hand must have been directed by a higher force..

[@scraggledy]

We truly do have so much in common in India and America. May we all be blessed.

[@Tijuanabill]

This another one they made us older folks memorize when we were children in school. I suspect students no longer have to do this, and it's their loss.

[@tomdowling638]

Freedom is only one Generation away from extinction. Ronald Reagan. The lack of American history being taught in all grades of school is a deliberate act.

[@spellofoblivion2577]

No we still do at least at the school I went to idk about other schools

[@Gutslinger]

I never learned it at the schools I went to. I graduated in 2010. We learned about the Declaration of Independence, but we never actually read it, that I can recall.

[@LJBSullivan]

We read it and talked about what it meant. Many people had older brothers and uncles who had gone to Vietnam and talked about sacrifices they made, sometimes their very young lives. Grad 1980

[@ginnyhager4274]

Please listen to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Also read something called the Bixby letter, another written by Lincoln, to a mother that had lost her son’s in the US Civil War.

[@ExUSSailor]

It was unprecedented, because, at that time, the monarchies of Europe still asserted that they ruled by "Divine Right". The Continental Congress was declaring that government's power came not from "God", but, by mandate of the GOVERNED.

[@JamesClark-j3s]

I know the preamble by heart. I’m 56 and was in the Marines, we had to know history.

[@Christobanistan]

Early American history had a LOT in common with Indian history. We were both colonized by, oppressed, and gained independence from Britain. But we both also inherited institutions from Britain which we both shaped into democracy. And we both shaped our modern world within those same value constraints and respect for our fellow man, which has bound us to the ideas of liberty.

[@paulrouth5997]

It brings me to tears. The associations it conjures are some of the most powerful.

[@terryyy1944]

I think the people of India can identify with our Declaration of Independence.

[@danielpeters2282]

You are now more educated than our young generation

[@nickzumberge2861]

Seems like you folks like liberty. I would be proud to have you in this land of the free. ❤❤❤

[@TSquared2001]

Which is why NPR has the reading of the DoP every 4th of July.

[@smallhelmonabigship3524]

Wouldn't it be a blessing if the United States Constitution was observed again in it's original intent.

[@Jan-f8w]

Absolutely excellent! The people of India and of America have so much in common. So happy we're able to hear each other's view points!

[@rupturedduck6981]

By signing the Declaration of Independence our Founding Father's basically thumbed their noses at the at their time a super power and were saying we willing to hang together because if we don't we will certainly hang separately. !!!!"UP THE REBELS"!!!!

[@chris5947]

I doubt we are as close to these documents as we'd like to think. Just look at the state of things in the US. Half of law enforcement, politicians etc have no clue what are in these documents. What a joke.

[@livinglife4835]

Thomas Jefferson, was only 33 years old, when he wrote this most incredible words for the peoples of now Declared of Independence from their masters. Chains were broken, freedom announced. God bless United States of America.

[@american_cosmic]

Thomas Jefferson, a Virginian, governor, and eventual president of the United States, has just three of his many achievements engraved on his tombstone; father of the University of Virginia, author of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom -- and author of the Declaration of Independence.

[@jainthorne4136]

Small point: the amendments are amendments to the Constitution which is a different document concerning how the government will be created and run. The Declaration of Independence as the statement of why America was breaking ties with England as a colony and becoming its own country.

[@MiiFone1]

FYI the United States is not a democracy it is a republic. If you read the federalist and anti federalist papers which is basically the debate over the constitution and the form of government for the new United States you will immediately see the two camps of argument. One for a powerful central government and one for state rights or individual rights. The people feared a powerful central government becasue through history we see these institutions inevitably become corrupt and tyrannical. However they knew that the current system under the Articles of Confederation were to weak and incomplete and had a host of problems ie fee faith and credit and 13 different forms of money to name a few. So in the end the constitution was ratified in return for the inclusion of separation of powers & the bill of rights to protect the individual citizen. Our founders spoke often on all these issues including how they felt in regards to pure democracies which they thought IMHO wisely would devolve into a mob rule of the majority rule just suppressing the minority. You see in pure democracies it is always geared to protecting the society or the group as a whole instead of the individual or whats better for everyone. And who decides whats best for the entire group? Well its the majority you see. So you can often have pure democracies devolve into tyrannies where the majority rules and suppresses the minority who are simply powerless to protect themselves from the majority rule. This is why our founders have such things as the bill of rights, separation of powers, states rights and so forth. You see our constitution is purposely written granting authority and power to the federal government by defining these powers specifically. The constitution is not ambiguous for a very important reason . If it is not SPECIFICALLY defined and granted authority the rest (not listed, unknown, or undefined) is granted to the states and to the people. This is why the United States is a republic not a democracy. This is why our government is based on the individuals liberty and not a group. And this is why we have such things as the electoral college which purpose is providing protection and equality of the smaller states from the oppression and domination of the larger states. If our President was selected by popular vote the people in say North Dakota would not matter since the population centers would hold all the power and the rural areas ignored and neglected. However sadly these firewalls are under attack and the separation of powers are failing and our government is becoming more centralized and powerful. These check and balances are beginning to break down becasue our institutions have become co opted and are beginning to become self aware and work against the people. They have corrupted their purpose and the states have become weaker as a result so has the individual. This is why we have such things as the 2nd amendment since the government should be afraid of the people instead of the situation today where the people are afraid of a government that is increasingly tyrannical.

[@colinjames7569]

Imagine every Indian armed to defend their freedom. The right to own and bear arms. Their right to freedom. What governing power dares oppose them? Or try to control them. Think of that. That is who we are. God bless ❤

[@silverwheelspatriot1764]

I carry a pocket size copy of the constitution everywhere I go

[@Christobanistan]

They wrote...different...in those days! Incredibly elegant and poetic!

[@Glynnwilliamson]

great words pity it didnt apply to the native americans or black slaves a little sooner tho' right ?

[@jefflove5336]

Cant really hear the video, but your reaction was great.

[@ccormx]

I wish there were more reactions to The Declaration of Independence on KZbin. Thank y’all for this.

[@JenoFletter]

Big shoutout to France Without them we would have never been a country.

[@sbach4]

An updated HD version of the Declaration of Independence read by Max McLean can be viewed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5vNiWuIn7iEmtU

[@williambranch4283]

Idealism can be a good thing, and if one lives up to the idealism, it is even better. Empty idealism not so much. The US Constitution is rather dry reading. But at least we can read it, unlike the unwritten British constitution ;-) I love the British/Irish ... being 50% of my ancestors, but it was a good thing to stand up to their bullying.

[@lookoutforchris]

The Constitution is dry because it’s the details that create the government. It is not a philosophical work. It is not poetry. What it is is incredibly well thought out and cleverly balanced. It is wise but flexible and adaptable. It’s exactly what you want as the basis of a democratic republic. And today we have thrown most of it out. The federal government violates the Constitution every second of every day. So perhaps we have to return to the furry rhetoric of the Declaration of Independence and take the right of revolution again.

[@williambranch4283]

@@lookoutforchris True ... but most people today want to be well kept slaves ;=( No constitution, written (US) or not (UK) can protect you from degeneracy. Evil doesn't lie between you and me, but in each person's heart. What protest will stop that?

[@54nomore]

This was one of Thomas Jeffersons greatest works...'The Declaration of Independence.'

[@thomassmith-s4i]

Here are two people with thick accents who understand and appreciate the brilliance of this writing better than probably 50% of Ameicans, and 100% of Trumpites.

[@dianethomas9384]

Or 100% of Democrats!

[@russellburress6240]

The declaration of independence is a separate documents then the constitution with the bill of rights

[@jeremystevens6640]

I am writing this to help out the loud guys and this video and this channel with the algorithm ✌️❤️😚☺️

[@timfeeley714-25]

A comment for the Al Gore rhythm.

[@gregschultz8639]

Our first physical conflict with the British began in 1775 in Lexington. The British marched to arrest Sam Adams and John Hancock. The British were met by 80 or so militiamen who were ordered to disperse. the minutemen refused. A shot rang out and for the longest time it was debated who shot first but by then, it didn’t matter. 8 minutemen were killed before the British marched on to Concord where they were ambushed and had to retreat to Boston being subjected to ambush after ambush. Later on, at Bunker Hill, the Americans dug themselves in and repelled two British charges before running out of ammo and weee forced to retreat. They lost 400 to British’s 1,000+. On surface it looks like American loss, but strategically the British suffered heavy casualties, and it was this became our message to the world that we were not going to go down without a fight.

[@ViscidBeltUSA]

Truth is, the founding fathers revolted against the country of their ancestry. It's like a child revolting against parents after maturing.

[@mitchelltoles3719]

Our rights are given to us by God so are individual freedoms are based upon are God given " Free Will" This is the foundation that our country is built upon. This concept is remains but is constantly under attack from within. Not to mention that people are extremely busy with their lives and simply don't think about it. Loved your complete understanding of the actual moment the United States became a powerful nation. It's the concept that people from around the world have come to and now call home. It's definitely not perfect by no means because we are human. This is why many of us say " God Bless America " What's very entertaining is the fact that both of you know more about The Declaration of independence" than many Americans

[@logician3641]

You guys need to watch a vid on the US Bill of RIghts...Its just as important...Another big part of US freedom is the Civil RIghts Movement in the 1960's...

[@randyfowler6498]

Now you understand why Americans Love our brothers and Sisters from India and do not turn away from them Because YOU UNDERSTAND You went through the same type of Bigotry from Great Britain.

[@jonathonfrazier6622]

You could react to The Patriot.

[@jaylewis1383]

This was America giving King George III a terrible performance and letting him go. It took six years of savage combat and 25,000 dead on the battlefield to get the point across, but the House of Hanover was nothing if not thick.