Independence Day-2009
Jul 3rd, 2009 by maat45
I'm not going to write about the barbecues, fireworks, beach, parades or "sales of the century". Independence...that's a very valuable word, a very valuable state of being. Not all of us can expect to be totally independent...maybe none of us can, regardless of wealth or perceived financial status. What does it mean to me...to you? It's having a mind with which I can dream, aspire; a soul which tells me what's right for me, living according to my principles and beliefs and the spirit with which to do and be all of those things. Independence allows me to live for myself whilst yet considering, helping others. And sure...if it comes with a good measure of stubbornness...can be difficcult for others to tolerate and accept! But, above all, it requires I afford others the right to their independence. To strive in making the most and best of their God-given life. I was fortunate to have been born and raised in a country (and of parents) who encouraged me to feel free to question, to strive, to think for myself. I have been fortunate to live in countries which didn't thwart that spirit. Many are not. For quite some years...and especially more recently...there has been much talk of the immigration "problem" in this country. I say this country because this is where I make my home, these politics affect my life. (I don't think, these days, the situation is much different in the UK). There is a militia of sorts in force; there is talk of building a wall, armed guards of which most are in favour. I'm not...never have been and for a multitude of reasons which, I admit, seem impractical and unreasonable to most. The link (below) came through my email today...I subscribe to this particular website newsletter. I watched it, I cheered, was yet again moved and thought how fortuitous to arrive this particular weekend. I'd like to share it. How fortunate are we that this man believed in the opportunities and independence would afford him.
Now, not everyone in his shoes will have or choose the career he did. Some may be workers of the fields, others in a chicken plant, some clean homes, hotels and other institutions, some build habitations, malls, factories. Most of them will take whatever job they can find that many of our own would scoff at, work for wages that others would refuse because they "make more on welfare without breaking a sweat". No matter what they do, they contribute to our lives and way of life...most more than those who would sit on their backside and take rather than give.
Independence day is the important day. I can see the land of hope, dreams there.
Happy indepedence to you and all your family.
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Wonderful post and so true without our freedom we would have nothing. Freedom is what has made this country great. My family founded this country, they are what is called the blue book of people who came here for a better life. They were among the first settlers here. I cherish my freedom and I love my country, there is nothing better!
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Ahhh, Independence and Liberty!!! How precious they are!, and how so at risk today with The Stateists who hold office. So much government controlling every aspect of our personal lives, free enterprise system, and soon, healthcare too.
Yes, Independence and Liberty…the basis of our Constitution which is so often passed over to make room for the personal ambitions of a few who want to destroy its very foundation and our country along with it.
Great thoughts, Nance. Hopefully the present tide will be reversed so you and I and all our citizens can continue to enjoy those things we hold so dear.
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