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Happy Independence Day!
The flag of the United States of America
The flag of the United States of America
In 1776, the forefathers who established the United States of America declared independence from what they perceived as tyrannical rule from the King of England. To crystalize their thoughts, they published what is now considered to be the founding document of the United States - "The Declaration of Independence". Much of the document lists the grievances suffered by the colonies at the hands of King George. But the core of the document is still relevant as we celebrate Independence Day in the early years of the 21st century.
So as we enjoy our parades, barbecues, fireworks, baseball games, and day off from work, consider for a moment the meaning of "Independence Day" and it's how the principles of the founding fathers of the United States still matter as we pursue happiness and enjoy liberty in our day to day lives.
Excepts from the Declaration of Independence
| "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. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government." |
Happy Independence Day.
Where ever you may be, just remember to keep it in the fairway and use your sunscreen.
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