There is nothing like moving away from home to really appreciate everything it means to be from the States. There is of course the fun things like fireworks, barbecue, cold beer, baseball and real football! We enjoy unlimited access to resources like electricity, clean water and even cell phone coverage. But the thing I treasure most is that we are always completely free.
" We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
Yes as a society we need to always push ourselves to become greater. We must be more accepting of our differences, allow everyone to love who they choose to love and ensure every person can take care of their basic needs. All the while we must remember that we are able to focus on those issues because we are free to do so. We have a democracy that is stable, a Supreme Court that is just and a military that ensures we stay safe and it only takes a quick glance at the news to remember not everyone enjoys these luxuries.
Today is a day to celebrate our country, her successes and of course eat good food and watch fireworks!
Happy 237th birthday America!
Happy 4th, across the miles! Thank you for reminding us of what today is really all about. I hope you find a special way to celebrate, even if it might not include fireworks and grilling.
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