The Declaration of Independence is so fascinating to me, as a history major. Like Joseph, I didn't know the colonists were questioning it's authenticity but it is understandable since really it was an act of treason. I do agree with you on it's preservation status though, regardless of what has happened since then this piece of work is vital to our countries history. Without it the generations wouldn't really understand the birth of the nation. 

As a history major though, on note with Collin's response I understand that yes there are other needs today than back then, but the Declaration is not a governing paper it's not a source of laws. It was written to show our displeasure with England not to make our own laws, so I don't see why it needs to be rewritten. The Constitution of the other hand is the governing paper. 

That being said, what was the most interesting thing you learned after your research?