I was doing some thinking as the 4th of July draws near. Do we ever really think about what the 4th of July represents? Sure it is a day away from work, cookouts, fun, parties, etc. But do you ever stop to think about why or what this day means?
When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
As they say in the movie National Treasure, “People don’t talk like that anymore.” Go to this site (LINK) and read it! Think about it. Think about the circumstances these men were working under and what they were trying to accomplish. Think about this great nation that arose out of their efforts and sacrifices.
Enjoy your 4th of July holiday, but just like at Easter and Christmas, think about what the holiday means and why we celebrate. Then go shoot some fireworks for me!! 
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