The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one: and reason . . teaches all mankind, . . that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions . .

-excerpt from second treatise, john locke



which of these political ideals from the declaration of independence is best supported by the excerpt?

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?