Literature: thoughts on Freedom

I think that everyone is meant to be free, even African Americans.  Back then people didn't really care until they realized that all men are created equal.  It is dissapointing to me to know that some of the greatest Americans, such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson believed in slavery.  The word Nigger isn't a very respectful name for a Black person.  Blacks were looked down upon for the longest time.  Now people know that all men are created equal.