Thursday, July 1, 2010

What Ever Happened To the True Meaning Of Independence Day?

July 4th is almost upon us and I can’t help but think that like Christmas the true meaning of Independence Day has been lost. We have been indoctrinated over the years to care more about our family gatherings, cook outs, and blowing things up then taking at least a few minutes out in the day to really give thanks and honor the sacrifices our Founding Fathers made for this country. Many young men gave their lives to fight for freedom after July 4th 1776 the day we declared our independence from England and this day was created as our national holiday to honor that sacrifice. Today it is even harder to find evidence of the true meaning of the holiday. With the current economic state of the nation more and more cities have cancelled their Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. Less families are traveling to get together. Overall it’s sad that a day of such national importance has become the caliber of Labor Day or lesser holidays like that. This is not only a time of celebration for our great Republic it is a time of reflection. We must reflect on the sacrifices our Founding Fathers made for such a great cause. The importance of freedom and liberty was so great that we waged war against the greatest military power on the planet in 1776. So why are so many of us willing to toss our liberties aside like they were nothing to a government that gives us nothing but lies and false hope?
It breaks my heart as well as enrages me as I watch the news and see what our elected officials think they can get away with. Still so many of us have not awakened to see that the precious freedoms our Founding Fathers gave to us are being trampled on. Obama and his Washington progressive cronies are tearing the Constitution to shreds without hesitation. Why can you not see this America? I know so many of you already do, but is it enough to stop them? How far are we willing to go against an enemy like the Washington Elite who will stop at nothing to turn this country into the polar opposite of what it used to be? I wonder will we all have the courage and determination that our Founding Fathers had if we get to that point again in this country?
However this is not the time to worry. It is the time to respect and honor our great American history. To honor the true meaning of Independence Day. I hope all of you join with me this year in taking time out to remember the sacrifices made for this great Republic. Join with me in prayer as we give thanks for our freedoms and ask for the guidance and strength on how to protect it from the clutches of tyranny. Share with your family your thoughts on our history. Give those that died for the creation of this country alittle respect by bringing meaning back to Independence Day!

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