[rhombus]

The Declaration of Independence is inseperable from the Constitution because it gives the Constitution purpose and legitimacy as a document.

Nope, I disagree. The Constitution was given legitimacy by the states that ratified it. As far as slavery, there was something that was done and it was done legally.

[mike182d]

So, it would be perfectly acceptable for the Constitution to deny anyone the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?