[marktwain]

The book I think highlights a simple statement in our country’s founding documents that is wrong. The founding document is wrong. “We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal”…… that just isn’t true.

The Declaration of Independence assumed people knew the principles behind the statement, which was that some men are not born to rule over others, simply by their birth status.

It was calling for equality under the law, as we are equal at birth in God's eyes.

The founders were well aware of the inequality that exists in every society, and cannot be eliminated.

[jimfr]

it also does not mean that we all have equal abilities or skills. We are of equal value and loved by God.

[super7man]

It was calling for equality under the law, as we are equal at birth in God's eyes.

I agree, it is a statement of each person's value to God, not about equality of capability. God decides what gifts He gives each of us.

[Silentgypsy]

equality under the law = equality of opportunity