The Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and it is a day to celebrate the freedoms that our forefathers have laid out for us. They willingly fought to establish a country that gave us the freedom to change what we feel needs to be changed. Knowing, first-hand, just how powerful government could be, they sought to do everything to give this country the tools to fight for our freedoms against oppressive oversight. All the groundwork has been laid in the United States Constitution, and from that, we have the inherent power to improve our lives, and most importantly, our childrens’ lives.
July 4th was a pivotal day for our nation, and it goes deeper than a summer night illuminated by fireworks. Today is a day to reflect upon what it is still free, and what ought to be free. We are doing our small part, by becoming aware of impeding legislation, that will effect our lives, and our children’s lives. This monumental day is the sole reason that we, as the people of America, have the power, if we so choose, to exercise it.
We have the sharpest tool at our disposal: the Constitution. With this, we have been given the freedoms to choose, because we are the only ones who will look after ourselves. It is your country, and above all, it is your freedom. Stand up for your Constitution!
Take this Independence Day to observe its true meaning, and keep fighting for your right to be alive and free in this country. America was founded with each of us in mind, and because of this, we have inherited all the tools we need to keep our country as we want it to be. “Happy Independence Day”
To your success, always…
Judy and Robin
3. July 2010 at 10:20 am
Judy and Robin,
Tomorrow is a day to celebrate what our forefathers gave us. It is easy to think of a holiday as just a time to barbecue and hang out with friends. It’s great that you chose to memorialize this day for what it stands for.
The best history book I’ve read on our founding fathers is “Founding Brothers” by Joseph J. Ellis. It lays out in vivid detail some of the struggles and pivotal moments of our nation’s beginning. I’ve read it twice–an honor bestowed on only a handful of books.
Happy 4th to you!
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3. July 2010 at 4:20 pm
Hi Darlene…
Your recommendation for the “Founding Brothers” is going on my list. Especially since you read it twice! Thanks for the suggestion. It is going on our “Barnes and Nobles” list right now! Happy Independence Day!
To your success, always…
Judy and Robin
3. July 2010 at 4:19 pm
Thank you for reminding me that tomorrow is not about the fireworks! God Bless this country!
Happy Independence Day!
Rafael
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3. July 2010 at 6:20 pm
Hi Rafael…
Happy Independence Day to you too! I love a good picnic, but at times, we all need to remember why and how we get to have that priviledge! Enjoy your weekend!
To your success, always…
Judy and Robin
6. July 2010 at 8:43 pm
Well said!
There are several holidays that a lot of folks seem to forget the true meaning of. Auto Dealerships are big offenders of this.
Enjoyed your post!
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7. July 2010 at 4:15 pm
I often wonder if we are, as a society now days, just so busy, with everyday life, that we simply welcome a day off, and find it very easy to forget “why we have the day off…and why we are celebrating a holiday.” It was our purpose, to “gently” remind people to remember the real reason behind the holiday. Thanks for your comments, we truly appreciate them!
To your success, always…
Judy and Robin