Declaration of Independence

The main theme for this document was the abusing of power by the British government. It was this problem that led to the development of the article, and ultimately the freedom of the people. However, I believe that the abuse should be looked into further.

In regards to this course power is a main issue. By abusing power, one can see the effects that this issue holds on the people. When they felt as if they were being taken advantage of, they revolted, finding new ideals that they believed they deserved as a people. In claiming that “all men are created equal,” they believed that they had the right to govern their own lives, and live under the rules that they believed should be instated.

This concept shows how a balance of power has to be maintained. If power is swayed in either direction, whether good or bad, it is going to have an effect on those influenced by it. It is then only natural that those who are upset are going to try and restore it to its original or better state. One couldn’t expect anything less. Power can be so detrimental to the state of a community, so it has to be watched closely.

Corruption in terms of power can be seen throughout history, such as with Hitler, the movement of “no taxation without representation,” and the women’s rights movement. Each of these parties felt as if they were being abused by a higher power, and a need for change rose up. By wanting more from their government, they sought change and tried to restore the balance of power to a better state than it originally was.

This document clearly shows how power can be abused, and the measures that people will go to in order to get what they believe they deserve. By analyzing this article, insights on power and its influence can be further understood.