We live in a stunningly-blessed country.
But in my opinion a number of us need to be reminded of our freedoms and their reason for existence.
I write this for my 4th of July post, predicated upon the remarkable ignorance of the Left and the Demorats when it comes to our freedoms and how hard-fought they are — as if this country simply sprung up one day out of some unknown beneficent well.
As if thousands and thousands of our soldiers weren’t killed in two World Wars. Not simply to protect our freedom, but world freedom as well.
As if those British souls didn’t brave the mighty Atlantic Ocean in order to escape religious oppression in their home country.
As if Americans didn’t fight British soldiers on now-US soil in order to achieve independence.
As if the first words to the US Constitution aren’t “We the people. . .”
As if people in my direct family line didn’t fight on behalf of those attempting to rid America of slavery.
As if this nation isn’t the finest “experiment in progress” on the entire planet.
As if this country is the most racist, the most arrogant, the most greedy, the most base, the most evil, the most violent nation on the globe.
Which it is not.
And:
As if Freedom is actually “free” and carries no cost.
BZ
Happy Independence day neighbors. from a proud and thankful American
Have a great and safe day BZ, stay mobile, fire only burns what it can catch.
Mark: thanks!
Bush: the fires around my place are endemic and the smoke is horrendous. The air quality in my county is = to Beijing right now.
BZ
How can that be BZ, all the tree huggers are not allowing drilling or anything there???? Sarcasm
The fact is BZ fires are a necessary part of the forest area, in order for them to flourish fires must exist, the “enviro’s” do more harm than good when they disallow logging, forest thinning and some management due to wildlife…
Stay safe bud, yall are in our thoughts and prayers
Bush: thanks. Just learned there’s a fire at Emigrant Gap, which ain’t too far from here. And just when the air is starting to clear up a tad. . .
BZ
I hope you had a great 4th BZ, all the best to you and yours..
Be careful out there my friend, danger lurks everywhere…
Happy Independence Day to you and yours, BZ. God bless!
Nice 4th of July sentiments, bz. Hope you are enjoying Independence Day weekend.
We are so blessed in this country. It amazes me when fellow Americans only wish to denigrate and belittle our country.