Happy Independence Day

"Knee high by the 4th of July" is what the farmers say about growing corn. Everybody knows that the 4th is a National Holiday. It includes outdoor barbecues, family get-togethers, and apple pie. We all get a day off and celebrate with fireworks. American traditions!

But does the younger generation REALLY know what the 4th represents? Maybe - maybe not. Have you ever really read the Declaration of Independence? All of it? Has today's youth? We doubt it.

On this day 234 years ago, our Founding Fathers literally signed their lives away on a piece of paper. If they were ever captured by the British, they (and their families) would be executed for treason. Would today's youth be willing to make such a sacrifice and take that chance? Sure we have plenty of young folks serving in the military doing just that everyday. But what about all the rest of them? You know, college kids, inner city kids, all the rest of them. Would they put their lives on the line by signing such a declaration?

Why would they? Americans in general have all become complacent about their freedoms and liberties. We take them for granted on a day-to-day basis. We have allowed our freedoms to be dissolved over time with little or no complaints from anyone. Oh, that's not true you say. But look at the realities.

Do you believe that the Founding Fathers would have allowed Congress to tell you what kind of light bulbs you can use? How about Nationalizing automobile companies? How about prohibiting guns for self-protection? How about giving welfare to millions who are unwilling to work? How about leaving our borders unprotected - allowing us to be invaded?

Our Founders would not have supported these things. Don't believe it? Read their own words. They were clear about not wanting the government to control their lives and YOURS.

Over time we as Americans have ignored the Founding Fathers. We stopped respecting them and their message. We believe that we will always be a free country and that no one will ever change that. We forget, that we have to serve as the watch guards - not someone else.

Are you aware that people who come here from oppressed countries can see the assault America is facing? They can't believe we let it continue to happen. They recognize that OUR government is becoming the OPPRESSOR of liberties. Sadly, we do NOT!

Action To Take
Google the "Declaration of Independence" and understand it. Discover who signed it. Also get a copy of "The 5000 Year Leap - Principles of Freedom" by W. Cleon Skousen. Appreciate what you learn. Defend what you have lost. Become active in preserving the Constitution and American life as it is intended. Become a PATRIOT!!