Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands
One nation under God
indivisible
with liberty and justice for all. 

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Declaration of Independence
July 4, 1776

We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable rights,
that among these are
LIFE
LIBERTY
and the
PURSUIT of HAPPINESS

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Today, be thankful for all of the people who fought for our freedom during the past 200+ years.  Remember many of the world's populations who live in captivity and are not free to do what they please.  We are very blessed to live in a country where we can worship the God we choose, take our children for a walk without being in danger, and work a profession of our choice to make a living, spendable on whatever we choose.  Be grateful for the men and women all over the world who defend our freedom every single day.