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Yes, it has been months since I’ve blogged. And I will tell you, I’m not sure that I’m back just yet. I’m in a blogging funk these days, but am also really swamped with work and the kids. I hate that my blog is taking a back seat because it is very important to me, but every time I sit down to write out what I’m thinking I just can’t get it out the way I want. Perhaps it’s too much writing for others.
But anyways, I do want to wish everyone of my fellow Americans a very happy Independence Day. And I don’t care if you don’t want me to wish you a happy Independence Day or not because it’s not the anniversary of YOUR independence or even mine for that matter. Quite frankly I am getting so sick and tired of all of this political correctness. I miss the days of not being afraid of offending someone if I say Happy Independence Day, or Merry Christmas.
We’re so concerned with who we’re going to offend and pointing out our checkered history that now we seem to have so many people forgetting what being American is all about. I have never set foot outside of America, but you know what, in spite of all of its flaws (past and current) I still wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. We still have a certain amount of opportunity and respect as part of a democratic society that other people just don’t have. Despite any feelings for or against our president that I might have I take pride in being an American. And all of you who are so busy denouncing holidays like today better be proud you’re an American too because your lack of patriotism for your country would not be accepted in many other countries.
So Happy Independence Day one and all! Whether you’re woman, whether you’re black, white, Native American, Mexican-American, or even Irish-American this day is for all of you, all of us. Because we celebrate our independence which was afforded to us by first creating the declaration of independence which set forth the ideas and principles behind a fair and just government. Isn’t it great that our founding fathers had the foresight to create a constitution that could grow and change with us? That is brilliance right there! And I for one am so grateful that they created the constitution in such a way that could be changed. As imperfect as the system may currently be and perhaps was when it was started this is still a day we should all celebrate, even if in 1776 your ancestors didn’t get to partake in the same independence as our founding fathers did. The signing of the Declaration of Independence was what our constitution was based off of which did afford every American citizen the independence they do enjoy today even if at times it might seem like we don’t.
So think about that while you’re busy taking offense to me saying Happy Independence Day to you!
