Happy July 4th to everyone. -- Be Happy, Be Safe, Be Kind.
We celebrate this holiday every year as a reminder of our independence and freedom from government.... not our dependence on government.
Since 1776, our Christian nation has been a beacon to the world. Our Declaration of Independence guarantees each of us:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with 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..... continues on The National Archives website: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html
Freedom is not free. We remember in prayer those who gave their lives to keep our nation free and those who are serving now. Thank you.
Our system works because it is based on our citizens being independent, honorable, civilized, law abiding citizens with the right to own property. When our laws are no longer honored or followed, when our Constitution is no longer followed to the letter, when our citizens no longer value honor, respect and freedom for all, there will be no place else in the world to run to where everyone is considered free from government dictates or dictator rule.
We are guaranteed the right to the "pursuit" of happiness...not just "happiness." We must participate and contribute to our own well being and to our free society .....not just be takers.
We are all immigrants somewhere along the line. Be very careful of what freedoms you are willing to give up or to destroy as it will be very hard to get them back. We need honorable leaders that make all of our citizens feel united.
We are not a perfect nation, but we are striving to become better each year. Our bad laws have been and can be changed. People of honor will do the right thing regardless of the law.
May God continue to Bless America!
