The Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal” and have certain unalienable rights, including “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” This declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson who was one of America’s founding fathers. He felt that these rights were so important that he wanted them to be protected by the government.
The government should protect these rights because they ensure that every person can live freely and peacefully without being controlled or oppressed by others.
The right to life is an absolute right that must be protected by any government. Without this basic right, nothing else matters; people would not be able to enjoy their other rights if they did not have the right to live.
In addition to protecting the right to life, a government must also protect its citizens’ liberties from threats from within and without their country. Liberty is essential in order for a nation’s citizens to feel free and happy with their lives; they need freedom in order to pursue their own dreams and goals. Without liberty, no one can enjoy their lives fully because they will constantly be worried about what other people may do or say about them or their actions.
Finally, governments should protect their citizens’ ability to pursue happiness in whatever way makes them happiest. In other words, individuals should be allowed to live freely without interference from others as long as they are not hurting anyone else in doing so (such as killing others).
