The Fourth of July always makes me feel like summer is really here. Living in Southern California it can be hard to know when summer really starts and ends. But I really love the 4th for all the fun family time, burgers and dogs, kids running around all excited, and of course fireworks.
I was at a two different celebrations yesterday and had a great time at both. At the second one, is where I got to watch fireworks. While they were going off, one of my friend's daughters was running around waving an American flag and shouting, "Happy Fourth of July," over and over. Her enthusiasm was great. It reminded me how much I love where I live. Not just the city and county, but the country I live in.
I'm not here to take sides on any political situation. I just want to say that I love our country. I love that I have the freedom to write a political blog if I want to. I have a right to vote and speak freely. I have a right to bear arms and a right to sway what is going on in our country. I love that our constitution starts with, "We the People..." and that it can truly be that way if we continue to fight for it. I love that those of us who do comedy can really do any joke we want because of our freedom.
My father came to this country from England in 1959, he spent a homeless winter on the streets and then joined the Air Force because at the end they promised him his U.S. Citizenship. He served our country and became a citizen and still flies the American flag every day of his life. Our country didn't promise him that he would have a better life, but our freedom gives everyone the opportunity to have one. Dad and I may not agree on politics all the time, but I love how patriotic he is and how much he loves the country that has given him so many chances at starting over.
Some people chalk up patriotism to a Republican or conservative thing. I don't really think that's true. I don't think you have to agree with each others politics in order to love our country and be patriotic. I think our country was built by men and women who really wanted a place where we could be free to voice our opinions whether we agreed with each other or not. I know 234 years ago, times were a little simpler. I know they were not facing the same issues we face today, but I think if we can hold onto those simpler truths, we can still live in a great land.
I'll get off my red, white, and blue soap box now, but I am proud to be an American.
I hope you all had a safe and happy 4th.
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