By Jeff Schoener
As we approach the birthday of these United States of America, there is a current paradoxical divide. Who are the patriots? Are they conservative? Are they liberal? Are they stuck in the old, or are they progressive? America has been referred to as the land of the free. Freedom, be they rights or privileges.
When any politician speaks of the country moving forward, they assume that each American is facing in the same direction and wants to proceed with the same gait. The strength of our Union is our individual sense of self, and when need be, we will set our own ego aside in order to give selflessly to our family and our community, either locally or world wide. Men and women are willing to commit the ultimate sacrifice, lay down their lives for an ideal that was conceived in liberty where all men are created equal.
These documents, written at another time by our founding fathers with the support of our founding mothers, still hold certain inalienable rights for America’s citizens and all of those who aspire to be free. They are specifically vague in order to allow us individual freedom of thought, action and personal responsibility. Take some time to remember, between the beaches, the barbeques and the fireworks, everyone who serves this nation has taken an oath to preserve and defend the constitution. Let us freely remind them of their responsibility to uphold that oath.
Happy Birthday U.S.A.!
Remember, even in the bonds of sorrow and despair there is humor. Seek the funny to loosen the bonds. 