Is ostracism still used as a form of punishment

in this part of the declaration it refers to the point when american people didn't recognize the british domain and   breaks the political bands with britain, they forced a respectful separation.

mankind was created and entitled equally with rights   which were life, freedom and the seeking for happiness.

dont understand question can you makeit more better

answer; the cats meowing will temporarily increase, but then it will decrease;

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