When TJ wrote these words in 1776:
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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
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He was not talking about races. He was stating that
Royalty was not different or better.
Any quote can be taken out of context and time and meant to say anything. Ask my ex-wife for lots of examples...
And no, we are not created equal. Some have innate talents of intelligence, physical being, appearance, etc, or lack thereof, that cannot be wished away with words or laws.