Sweet Land of Liiiiiiiiiberty..of Thee I Siiiiiiiiiing!
The 4th of July is one of my favorite Holidays. Due in part to me being a history geek, but also because I find great pride in being an American. Although the current state of our country seems to be, to some, in question at this time, I take this Holiday as a celebration of what this country was founded on and later built upon. I am damn proud to call myself an American & if anyone tries to argue with me about it..they better watch out.
For those who criticize things such as having “In God We Trust” printed on our monies, or the Pledge of Allegiance, I say if you don’t like it so much, move to another country. I still get goose bumps when I hear the National Anthem and saying the Pledge of Allegiance makes me Proud. These are basic fundamentals of which established our country and set us apart from all others. Yes, we have had our dark times – just like every other country and every other person or situation – but what is important is that we have learned from those dark times and moved past them. Sometimes I wonder if our Forefathers would kick us in the behinds if they witnessed some of the things that take place on this land they staked so much into building. But then again, that’s just my opinions.
And so on this 4th of July weekend, I ask all of you to take a minute from your festivities and remember WHY it is you are at that BBQ or out celebrating on the beach. Remember the people that fought for this great Country we live in and remember the people who fight for us still to this very day, whether over seas or down the the street.
Happy 4th of July to you all!
