On Independence Day and what Independence means for Americans
INDEPENDENCE DAY, 4TH OF JULY: On this day, we, the people of the United States of America, will celebrate our country's INDEPENDENCE! INDEPENDENCE and FREEDOM, though, are NEVER FREE: they ALWAYS cost someone blood, sweat, tears, and eternal vigilance... INDEPENDENCE has always come as a result of wars that have been fought, of all the brave people who have died so we could have our freedom: freedom of speech, religion, freedom to even share our photos and messages on our Facebook pages, phones, and blogs - just to give the silliest example... In some countries, people cannot choose how many children they may have, who they may marry, their religion or ruler, to say nothing of women: in many countries, they have absolutely NO RIGHTS! I could go on and on about fundamental rights, such as LIFE, a gift from God, DENIED and taken away without freedom of choice... While we celebrate INDEPENDENCE DAY on this 4th of July, it would be wise to keep our eyes ...