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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHappy Fourth of July, my fellow DUers and my fellow Americans.
Whatever you are doing, going to a parade, fireworks or a barbeque, remember why we celebrate this day. Sometimes I get a bit depressed about the direction our country is taking, but I think we have to reflect on why we have this holiday at all. It's because of a group of Americans who wanted to throw off the yoke of a monarchy and colonial power, who wanted democracy and freedom for all and who put their lives on the line to achieve that dream.
Have a great day!
msongs
(67,409 posts)DonCoquixote
(13,616 posts)Or we can make it real with our hands, hearts, and heads.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)Suich
(10,642 posts)Bar-b-q with my neighbors...about 20 people, including some of my relatives from Canada!
cry baby
(6,682 posts)ileus
(15,396 posts)JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)government not entirely bought by corporations and perhaps we would spare a bit of money for public education and infrastructure instead of spending it all on the military-industrial complex. But, hey, Happy 4th, yippee kai yo.