"Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. "
"He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries."
"Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. "
This quote means to me that time and time again, the colonists and colonies have suffered. They now need to change their government in order to preserve what they deem is right. I agree with this, because tyranny prevents freedoms, and that can cause injury in many ways.
King George III even controls judges. He controls their time in office and even their compensation. I think this could greatly alter judges decisions and the decision-making process, to the detriment of the colonists. Fairness is needed in court, not control.
They don't want to fight, but they've tried to warn the British. This shows the issues have built up over time. The King cannot take away freedoms from across an ocean. I agree that a ruler should not control people so geographically far away.
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WHAT THEY MEAN TO ME
WORDS OF THE DECLARATION
We must reject this tyrannical oppression!
I sentence you to seven years in prison!
How can we control these colonists?!
The king is not happy...
But what about my trial?
Taxes are NOT injury! They are necessary!
We shall control our OWN judicial systems!
We shall govern with our OWN laws and ideas!
AGREED!
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