While vandals deface statues that symbolize U.S. history, let's continue to celebrate the British Magna Carta while we still can.
The Magna Carta dates back to June 15, 1215, when King John acquiesced to demands for liberties that had not previously been granted to civilians. Chief among the principles established by this doctrine was that the king was subject to the rule of law and that the king's subjects had a right to due process.
Those bent on destroying our statues could latch onto the phrase "free men" in the original document in order to disparage it. But our Bill of Rights evolved from that ancient document. And the statue destroyers might come to appreciate any due process they get when held accountable for their actions.
Meanwhile, thanks, U.K!
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1:09 PM 6/14/2020
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