Douglas holds the nation accountable for not doing the best that they can to make the 4th of July a celebration of freedom for all American citizens. The 4th of July should remind the Americans that slaves are also people with their rights, morality, and intellect.<span />
In a republic, if people become dissatisfied with the way the representatives are going then they can theoretically elect new representatives to the legislature who will better suit their needs.
No he did not do a good thing at all to be a good government you must be strong at heart