Freedom to speak our minds.
Freedom to marry who we choose.
Freedom to choose for our own bodies.
Yes, we are a flawed nation. Deeply divided and the gap is widening. But there are very few places in the world where, once every four years, a peaceful coup d’etat, led by the majority, overturns the government.
I’ve lived in another country.
And I choose this one, warts and all.
Happy July 4th. Enjoy your freedoms today.
July 4th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Well put. Enjoy the holiday. I recommend exercising your freedom to lounge on the couch while encouraging others to exercise their freedom to bring you refreshments and make you as comfortable as possible.
July 4th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Couldn’t agree more. Thanks for blogging it.
July 4th, 2008 at 9:29 am
This is just how I feel. There are a lot of problems with this country, but I don’t really want to live anywhere else.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Great post. I definitely take things for granted here, but when I really think about it I am amazed.
July 4th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Happy 4th of JUly!
July 4th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
And I wish people would realize that freedom really does belong to us all, even when we don’t agree.
July 4th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
AMEN!
July 5th, 2008 at 12:48 am
I love you, Mrs. Chicken! Happy 4th!
July 5th, 2008 at 8:46 am
I love our freedom! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Steph
July 5th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Thanks for the post. Great sentiments, very well said.