Happy Independence Day! Be Independent!
I think so many Americans have become dependent on government largess that they forget the meaning of Independence Day.
The 4th of July is celebrated because after the American Colonies had petitioned the King of England for redress without favorable consideration for many years, the Colonial leaders made the decision that unjust rule was sufficient reason for a People to rule themselves.
Everyone should read the Declaration of Independence at least once a year and this is a great day to do it!
Don’t just read the resounding opening lines– read the whole thing.
Read the damning point-by-point indictment of King George’s gross misrule and petty tyrannies.
“In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”(Realize that those were fighting words that could have put the signers of the Declaration to death.)
So definitely enjoy the blessings of liberty! Enjoy the cook-outs, the fireworks, the beer, and the guns too. Remember to shoot the guns before drinking the beer!
Raise a glass or two to the health of our Armed Forces, to the glory of the United States, and damnation to our enemies.
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