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To: bigdaddy45

“all men are created equal” while owning slaves is a historical fact”

The is an example of “historical presentism” where the past is judged by the present day values. Slaves were not considered equal, anywhere, ever in history. Britain ended the slave trade, not slavery.


32 posted on 11/25/2025 11:05:14 AM PST by DeplorablePaul
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To: DeplorablePaul

“Slaves were not considered equal, anywhere, ever in history.”

Is it possible that those held in slavery thought otherwise?


38 posted on 11/25/2025 11:34:30 AM PST by Round Earther
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