Protecting the 4th of July
There is no real need to publish a post encouraging Americans to celebrate the birth of our nation. As is the case with this and other official holidays in this country the public interest in exploiting ‘free’ time for leisure activities is self-sustaining. What does need to be addressed and encouraged is the underlying importance of the Fourth of July in the United States.
The passing of time and the fading memories of current events and issues in the public mindset serves to demonstrate that much older historical facts and events regardless of their importance are lost in our daily lives. This condition poses a danger that we may find ourselves at risk of losing what is represented by this very day. Freedom, independence and all the other benefits of living in this great country were of course provided by the discipline, commitment and sacrifice of those who came before us as well as many who currently carry on that tradition on our behalf.
This is still a very young nation. That most of us have enjoyed the liberty we celebrate does not guarantee its survival. The words used above, discipline, commitment and sacrifice describe what is required to protect this nation. Just as we all share in the benefit of being Americans we all have a responsibility to honor those who gave us this legacy by sharing the burden and adhering to the principles that have guided this nation for more than two centuries.
We are by no means perfect. We have differences which cause disagreement and have been responsible for some of the darker moments in our history. It is the founding of this nation, the wisdom of the founding fathers, the documents that provide our road map and the ability to return to these principles when we stray that have allowed our survival as a free people. No matter the circumstance let us all do our part for this great country.
God bless America.
Stanford Matthews
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July 5th, 2009 at 1:06 am
I could not get out a post with optimism. I can’t believe I’ve let the day go by without optimism, but I have. But dreary and dire predictions, but I feel it to my toes. July 4, 2008 was drastically different from July 4, 2009.
We have no one on the “other side” interested in doing their part. In fact, I think we can make a case for treason against the Congress who has allowed all that President Obama has wrought to happen in the first place. The checks and balances have been purchased for personal endeavor.
In spite of my dreary notions, I hope you and your family are having a wonderful Independence Day.
July 5th, 2009 at 7:55 am
A post without feeling optimistic is still a post. A day without optimism may produce thoughts or ideas that lead to better things. It’s a process. Causing interest in the ‘other side’ takes time. Last Independence Day was before a presidential election and this one of course was after it.
As it has been said over the airwaves, ‘elections have consequences.’ Even some liberals are having second thoughts about Obamanism. It has only been five months. One of those in my ‘circle’ who voted for the Messiah expressed today that Obama is a w—e just like the rest of them, meaning politicians. Give it some time, the rest will come around at a painfully slow pace.
And thanks for the personal sentiment, we had a day. Not good, not bad, but a day in which we spoke mostly of our country. We discussed issues, expectations and concerns with guarded optimism. And the grill produced its usual best.