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The war we are fighting now is between two ideas. One side has adopted the idea that some people are superior and everyone else is inferior. The opposing side has adopted the idea that we are all inherently equal. As Pete Seeger famously asked, "Which side are you on?" For the record, I'm on the "inherently equal" side.

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A great starting point! How about: we are fighting for American justice and generosity - justice in terms of everyone is equal before the law, and generosity in terms of allowing illegal immigrants to stay who are engaging in honest work (arming and construction, say) paying honest taxes.

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