In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, instead of life, liberty and property. With th… - Ilana Mercer

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In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, instead of life, liberty and property. With that vagueness, Jefferson undermined the foundation of civilization: private property right.

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Woman power Ilana Mercer is a South African-born American author, columnist, blogger and thinker. She has appeared on numerous radio, podcasts and television shows.

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