Ah, facts. We decided to use 4 July 1776 as the date we proclaimed our independence from Brittain. Even if the Declaration of Independence was issued two or three days earlier. And, that means we celebrate our Freedoms 12 score years later on this very day. (Thankfully, it is not among those days that Congress, in its infinite wisdom [read as stupidity], elected to move to Mondays, affording a longer weekend. ) We celebrate the day with fireworks, with going to the beach, with barbeques, and with get-togethers.
I, personally, detest those folks who want to celebrate the day with their “Love it or leave it” attitudes. And, while that attitude had attenuated over the last decades, a new candidate is spewing hate and the revival of this misguided notion. Most of the adherents seem to only have a cartoon idea of what it is that America originated and for what it stands. Especially as our government routinely violates our Constitution and its first 10 Amendments (which we term our “Bill of Rights”), in the name of protecting us.
Let us celebrate the idea of America. By making sure we make it the reality of America.
We hold these truths to be self-evident
That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed
Oh, and happy birthday to my son, Daniel, who graced this world 25 years ago today.
Important picture indeed. 🙂
Glad it impressed you, Malin. Thanks for the visit and coment.
There are some good points to this. I think it is important to remember that America is a melting pot of many nationalities. Thst is what make this country amazing. However, we need to be safe too…where is that line of defined?
It us necer where our rights are abrogated, Kristine. I know we Ave domestic terrorists, which seem to be egged on by foreigners. So, blocking their sites is a start. Tracking non-citizens, who o not have such righs, us yet another choice. There are myriads.
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If it hadn’t been for the existence of the United States, I never would have existed. It’s as simple (and complex as that).
Perhaps, Alana.
You might have been found in so many other nations. But, we are thrilled you are here.
yap we seem to have lost that part about where Government is to derive its power. The people of Washington feel they do not need to listen to us as long as big business is stuffing their bank accounts. Enjoy the holiday and whats left of the dream…..
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