[lentulusgracchus]

When none passed, many, like Washington, set their slaves free, making provision for their well being.

Conflict. Your interlocutor upthread said that Washington freed no slaves during his lifetime, but that Martha freed some of his slaves after his death.

Who's right?

[fortheDeclaration]

When none passed, many, like Washington, set their slaves free, making provision for their well being. Conflict. Your interlocutor upthread said that Washington freed no slaves during his lifetime, but that Martha freed some of his slaves after his death. Who's right?

You guys must have a reading problem.

Maybe that explains what is wrong with you guys.

Now, it doesn't say when Washington freed those slaves does it?

It only says that Washington did free and he did, making provision for that in his will, which Martha honored.

So, what do you think of the Declaration's statement that all men are created equal as it relates to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?

Or,do you take the Confederate view that there were certain men born to be ruled as slaves?