Whereas Locke spoke of life, liberty and estate, the Declaration of Independence speaks in terms of life, liberty, and the <u>pursuit of happiness</u><u>.</u>
In John Locke's way of framing his theory, "life, liberty, and estates" all constitute an individual's personal property. We normally think of "property" just in terms of one's "estate" -- that is land, house, belongings. From Locke's perspective, however, our property is <u>everything</u> that belongs to us as persons, which begins with our personhood itself. Having life and personal liberty -- those are the most important things we possess. Then comes "estate" or our land, house, belongings.
Thomas Jefferson's words in the Declaration of Independence have a similar theme, though worded differently. Pursuing happiness--a meaningful and fulfilling life--cannot happen unless life and liberty are respected and protected first.
Ferguson. Brown II, issued in 1955, decreed that the dismantling of separate school systems for Black and white students could proceed with "all deliberate speed," a phrase that pleased neither supporters or opponents of integration.
Yes.
Although the constitution does not mention the issue of secession, The Supreme Court has consistently interpreted the Constitution to be an "indestructible" union. The states cannot leave the Union. There is no legal basis a state can point to for unilaterally seceding.
