Jul. 2, 2010 at 9:13am
From Cheri Johnson
“July 4, 1776 - Nothing of importance this day.”
- Diary of King George III of England
Little did he know …
It’s easy to get caught up in our plans for the 4th of July – backyard barbeques, a mini-vacation, time with family and friends … but let’s not forget what we’re celebrating.
On July 4th, 1776, a mixed bunch of mostly soft-spoken, hard-working men signed the Declaration of Independence. It was bold, it was rebellious, and it was treason. At the time, those 56 men were subjects of King George, and they knew that signing that Declaration could cost them their lives. But they felt so strongly that their America should be free, they took that risk.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
- John Adams, 1776
Let’s not forget this beautifully-crafted document, the bold courage it took to sign it and the freedoms we now enjoy because of it.From Susan Brooks Patriotism means standing up for what you believe about your country - with your actions as well as your words. I like that folks here can have a right to have a different opinion. Sometimes that helps us to think through what we believe more than we otherwise would have.
From Matt Thomson Patriotism means loving and respecting our country and our elected leaders. Even if--when--you don't agree with what we're doing as a country, standing behind the country as a whole and offering solutions and support rather than just complaints.
Lots of things I don't like about the country's current direction, still no place I'd rather live
And from me - it means knowing I can speak free, make decisions on my own, disagree with people safely and be proud every day that I was lucky enough to be born an American.
God Bless America - be safe and enjoy the holiday.
Patriotic Gig Harborites
Have a safe and happy 4th
I asked Gig Harbor to tell me what patriotism means to them. Here is what I got;From Cheri Johnson
“July 4, 1776 - Nothing of importance this day.”
- Diary of King George III of England
Little did he know …
It’s easy to get caught up in our plans for the 4th of July – backyard barbeques, a mini-vacation, time with family and friends … but let’s not forget what we’re celebrating.
On July 4th, 1776, a mixed bunch of mostly soft-spoken, hard-working men signed the Declaration of Independence. It was bold, it was rebellious, and it was treason. At the time, those 56 men were subjects of King George, and they knew that signing that Declaration could cost them their lives. But they felt so strongly that their America should be free, they took that risk.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
- John Adams, 1776
Let’s not forget this beautifully-crafted document, the bold courage it took to sign it and the freedoms we now enjoy because of it.From Susan Brooks Patriotism means standing up for what you believe about your country - with your actions as well as your words. I like that folks here can have a right to have a different opinion. Sometimes that helps us to think through what we believe more than we otherwise would have.
From Matt Thomson Patriotism means loving and respecting our country and our elected leaders. Even if--when--you don't agree with what we're doing as a country, standing behind the country as a whole and offering solutions and support rather than just complaints.
Lots of things I don't like about the country's current direction, still no place I'd rather live
And from me - it means knowing I can speak free, make decisions on my own, disagree with people safely and be proud every day that I was lucky enough to be born an American.
God Bless America - be safe and enjoy the holiday.
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