Happy Birthday America!

Today is the 4th of July, as we say it in common speak, but I like the title Independence Day. On this day in 1776, brave men stood up to tyranny and said "NO!" They set up this country for endurance and freedom, especially with this second sentence in 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."

Would our politicians of today be able to stand up to King George and tell him off in the way these brave men did? Standing up to the King and explaining the grievances took was extremely courageous. Today's, politicians weighs the political ramifications, gather a focus group and do a survey prior to committing to an issue versus what they truly believe. The men who put their signatures on that piece of paper, had a death sentence waiting for them if we had lost the war. Would any of today's politicians have signed the Declaration of Independence?

While I am very thankful they declared our independence and created the foundation for this country. Many lives were lost then and since bringing and maintaining our rights for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and it's to you fallen patriot that I say thank you.

Enough for now...