“dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” defines the principles that are espoused in the Declaration of Independence. I seriously doubt that Lincoln viewed the DoI as being the original Constitution that establishes the rules for government, at least I’ve seen no evidence of it. If Bambi thinks that it does it would be be interesting to hear him say so.
We shall need to re-educate them. So, get me my towel and a bucket of water ~ who wants to be first?!