[rockrr]

I am not comfortable with it but the Declaration of Independence was written to defend and promote the Peculiar Institution.

It was mentioned to acknowledge it but not to promote it.

[jeffersondem]

“It was mentioned to acknowledge it but not to promote it.”

Mentioned? It was one of the reasons the northern (and southern) colonies were fighting Britian - to promote the preservation the Peculiar Institution.

“He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.” This was mentioned too. Do you know why?