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The Declaration of Independence is the document, written by Thomas Jefferson, that separated us from British rule and gave us Americans our freedom. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments that protect and guarantee us this treasure we call freedom. These sacred documents have given us so much, but do we really give our undying commitment and dedication to every nook, cranny, and article of these papers? I think not. If you can …

…majority rule. Controversial issues like abortion, the burning of the flag, and gun control are prime examples of topics that should be left untouched by majority rule. The main problem with majority rule in controversial issues is that too many people are left unsatisfied. This can result in further problems, and the process is started all over again. We really don’t need the extra hassle, I mean, can’t we all just get along?