No wonder thousands leave their homeland in the quest to come to the “land of the free and the home of the brave”. Just think of those freedoms that we have that we take so lightly. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Don’t you love that excerpt from the Declaration of Independence? Democracy was born on this day 243 years ago on July 4th, 1776. It came as the result of those seeking the right to worship the living Creator God without restraint from any earthly power, and the right of all citizens to pursue their hopes and dreams with liberty while exercising personal responsibility. That historical moment occurred as a result of wise, committed leaders and followers pledging their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to establish a foundation where a nation and its people could build their families and future. I wonder if our forefathers had this kind of “independence” in mind when they crafted the Declaration of Independence. I keep hoping and praying people will settle down and learn to respect each other – to “do unto others as they would have others do unto them”. For some, it may be to tune in to the evening news because, after all, we must see the latest political entertainment. Others will celebrate by staying at home with life-as-usual. Happy 4th of July aka Independence Day! And, it’s Happy Birthday, America Party Day - the birth of Democracy! You’re looking good, America, to be 243 years old! And what a way to celebrate - with fireworks, parades, concerts, family get-togethers and barbecues!
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