Independence Day

Today we celebrate our Independence and our right to be free. I am proud to be an American even if I don't agree with everything our country and government do. I am proud of our men and women in the armed forces. Without their strength, courage, and sacrifices we would not have the freedoms we have today. I sat down with my children today and asked them if they knew why we celebrated the 4th of July. My 9 year old new that it had to do with the Declaration of Independence and my 4 year old said it was to pop fireworks. So we discussed why we celebrate this day. They both seemed to understand and my 9 year old said, " you know a lot of these holidays are based on something important" he was correct. I just wonder how many kids know this. It saddens me to think that their might be quite a few. I was at a parade a few years ago for Christmas and a man next to me held up a sign saying something about soldiers going to hell for what they had done and I thought to myself, if it wasn't for that soldier and his brethren you might not have that right to stand their and hold up your ridiculous signs. I will say this in closing, thank you all for what you have done for us all and I am proud to be an American.