With the soundtrack of festive fireworks in my ears, and the smell of barbecue wafting in from the windows, I am reminded of the real history of this young country. Whose Independence Day are we really celebrating, folks? Take the time to think about what this day commemorates and what it truly means to you. Too many times do we find ourselves celebrating holidays that have histories we never took the time to understand. So, I ask again: whose independence are we celebrating today? Our country's? Yes. All of its peoples that built this country with their blood, sweat and tears? A deafening NO! With the current state of our nation, do you feel you have the independence referred to in our Declaration?
Food for thought... thought for freedom.
1 comment:
Good point. We never think about what our holidays really mean.
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