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Jeffrey E. Paul: U.S. Stands on Cusp of Fascistic Autocracy

Geopolitics & Empire

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Protecting Individual Rights in American Culture

American culture shattered historical norms as it affirmed every individual's fundamental rights, introducing a system where everyone had the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This marked a unprecedented shift away from the typical tyrant-servant dynamic seen throughout history. The foundation of the United States lies in the belief that individuals can either choose to be part of a government or not, with the primary purpose being the safeguarding of individual rights. Despite the initial acceptance of slavery in some states, the nation's core principle was to protect these rights, leading to the gradual abolition of slavery in the northern states while facing resistance in the southern states.

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