:::If I understand you correctly, you are claiming that "among" requires that a larger set exists.  That simply is not true.  I already gave you one example.  Here is another: "Talk among yourselves."  The group being referenced is not part of a larger group in that case.  Can we please use this article only to describe the U.S. Declaration of Independence and not as a platform to promote other "rights" and philosophies? 
 :::Can someone help me out here?  I'm trying to reason with three people who have obvious outside agendas besides describing the term.  I've requested comment.  Aren't there any Americans left who care that the foundation of their country is being used as a platform to promote Iranian nuclear fuel cycles and other agendas that have nothing to do with the clear meaning of the text?