I think the "pursuit of happiness" is a subjective idea. Every American has a different opinion about what happiness is. To me, happiness is being free; free to do what I want, when I want, as long as I don't impede on anyone else's freedom. Today, our society is governed by the ideals and traditions of what seems to be the majority, but these ideals often impede the freedom of those who's ideals differ. For example, I have no problem with every other American believing in a certain religion, but once their beliefs begin to govern how I live, I've lost my freedom.
I completely agree. Once the government begins regulating the way we live under the guise of morality and religious righteousness, therein lies the downfall of democracy's core values. Thats why seperation of church and state is so absolutely neccessary to our way of life.
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