Do most people even know what we are celebrating or is it just another paid day off? We as Americans should truly think about just how unique we are. How different our quest for freedom from an oppressive government was compared to others in history. Maybe if we recall what we learned in school, (not that it's taught correctly anymore)we could hold our heads up high, as a group, and appreciate just what our forefathers accomplished. With the sound of each firework we hear over this weekend, we should remember the gunshots aimed at the new Americans trying to make us free. Many lives were lost then and are being lost as we speak to insure these freedoms that we have come to take for granted. On this fourth, as in the past, we have our young men and women risking their lives not only for our freedom, but to help others around the globe to free themselves from oppression and genocide. To enjoy the freedom to worship as they will and to speak their own minds without the threat to themselves and their loved ones. Take some time between flipping burgers and dogs on the grill and thank whatever god you happen to pray to and just say "thank you".
May my God put His very best guardian angels around those who are out there fighting and dying to preserve my freedom and to free others who don't yet enjoy that luxury.
God bless the U.S.!