Bruce Bartlett: On July 4, let's remember Thomas Jefferson was a slave-owning hypocrite

It’s Independence Day, and for columnist Bruce Bartlett that’s a great time to remember the hypocrisy and racism of the founding fathers.

Some people apparently don't like being reminded that Jefferson obviously did not think blacks had the same rights as whites in 1776.

— Bruce Bartlett (@BruceBartlett) July 4, 2013

How could he have been a slave owner if he thought all men are created equal? Clearly, Jefferson lied in the Declaration.

— Bruce Bartlett (@BruceBartlett) July 4, 2013

We get it, Bruce. America isn’t perfect and parts of our history are shameful.

Nevertheless, some of us still think American independence is worth celebrating.

@BruceBartlett that's the spirit. Nothing good ever came out of this devil's den. So much so that you probably ought to leave @jaketapper

— Jay Boren (@borenjay) July 4, 2013

We wonder if Bartlett would be happier if we were still subjects of the British monarch.