[SERKIT]

I don't think it adds to the conversation to assume that the framers equated “pursuit of happiness” with being high on methamphetamines or heroin. In the TV series “Adams” there is a great piece of dialog on what the intent was regarding this little phrase.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

Isn’t it easily explained by stating that ‘the pursuit of happiness’s was tied with virtue?

[StonyBurk]

I think we can agree. but I admit I have not seen the TV series.”Adams” It is my understanding that pursuit of happiness was originally relative to obeying Gods’ will.Much was tied to the principles Religion, Morality,and Knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind,schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. Article III Northwest Ordinance. I seem to recall John Eidsmoe speaking of how Jefferson changed “life, Liberty, and Property, from a European Enlightenment source to the much maligned Life Liberty and pursuit of happiness.
but need to revisit Eidsmoe.