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When Thomas Jefferson penned the founding document of this great nation he declared something that the world had never seen before from a founding governmental decree: that “all men are created equal”.  But when those inspired words were written there was not full equality. It was a statement of an ideal, a promise for the future. Women did not have equality – that came later.  Blacks did not have equality – that came later. Mr. Jefferson saw the realization of equality as an ideal for the American people to achieve for themselves.

This ideal was the focus of the vision of the suffragettes who agitated for the right of women to vote.  They knew what equality meant for them.  And they marched.

Mr. Jefferson’s dream was cited by Dr. King when he led the march to equality and reminded the American people that the promise of equality was like a “check marked insufficient funds” for African-Americans.  The promise of full equality under law was for them too.  And they marched.

The march continues for those who are the last remaining segment of America that has not yet achieved equality.  They live in every city, every community and every neighborhood.  Every American has family members or friends who still march for equality. They work, they pay taxes, they vote.  But they live with the fear of losing their job or being denied housing because of who they are. They live without the right to marry and raise families. Their march toward equality continues today.

We believe that Mr. Jefferson’s promise will come true some day.  The question is when will that occur.  When will the words of Jefferson finally be realized?  For where there are still those who do not enjoy full equality under the law, every American should recognize that the words of the Declaration of Independence are still but a vision for all Americans and an enduring hope for those who seek it.  For them, the spirit of Thomas Jefferson beckons us on.  The march continues, and continues for us all.