And that is what we celebrate. Not the birth of a nation, as we were a nation for some time before we declared independence from England. But we remember, or at least should remember, that men and families died for a thought and a cause. For freedom. Freedom to do as they wished and decide their own lives and not have to pay taxes to a tyrant who did not live where or as they did. Who thought he was better, smarter and in any other way, above those he ruled.
That is a good thing for us all to keep in mind. Those in power are not better or worse than we are. That is a good thing for them to remember. Too bad elections in this country are not held on the 5th of July. Might make a difference!
I hope you all have a wonderful celebration, for those of you here, in America, who celebrate Independence day on July 4.
And to my family and friends over the waters, I hope you have a great day too.
Dennisranch 
Excellent point there! Have a great Fourth/
You and yours have a great Fourth!
Sure seems our leaders have forgot what is in all those early documents we hold dear. I am hoping they get a reminder in November.