Happy Birthday

For just a moment we can reflect on our collective very good fortune to be the beneficiaries of the actions of a small group of people who revolted against the notion that some people are born to be "rulers" and some are born to be ruled. The excitement of the celebrations, of fireworks, inspiring music, and the faces of citizens literally glowing with the joy of simply "being American", fills all of us with a sense of pride and gratitude. As a nation we come together to recognize our greatness. We are the most generous people one earth. We are the most innovative people on earth. We are the most fortunate people on earth. All because a small group of people gathered 234 years ago to put into words the philosophical concept that "All men are created equal". No government can infringe on this notion, and any government rules only with the consent of the governed. We have flourished as no nation before us because we are a nation of individuals, and government exists to secure and protect us as individuals. Tomorrow we'll be back to business as usual, and we are in perilous times. If we can individually recognize, and collectively exercise, the idea that the guarantee of equality is one of opportunity, and not of outcome, we'll probably survive. There are many issues to be addressed, but for today I wanted to join in the feelings of gratitude for being a part of the whole thing. Particularly a great thanks to the dedicated members of our military.
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