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In the Declaration of Independence, it states: "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." What are unalienable rights?

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Unalienable means that it cannot be taken away or denied.
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Inalienable rights are rights that are born with the individual and cannot be denied or withdrawn.

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The idea of an inalienable right lies at the heart of American democracy - a right with which people are born and can never be deprived. Human rights are inalienable, and no one can be deprived of their human rights; they may be limited in specific situations. For example, the right to liberty may be restricted if a person is found guilty of a crime before a court and due process of law.

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