As an American I love this document... Unfortunately, today there are too many people enjoying the freedoms and benefits this country offers who do not love this document and what it means. There are too many people who blame America for the worlds problems and would do harm rather than defend her. They love the freedoms, but are not willing to do what it takes to defend them. Count the number of flags you see waving on your neighbors homes and wonder why there aren't more...
Happy Independence Day to all who love this country and appreciate the freedoms the Declaration of Independence gave us...
Maureen
· 4 years ago
what i love is the line "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness"... pursuit being the emphasis - too many people think that being an american means that you are somehow guaranteed happiness or that it should be given to you - the declaration never said that - only that you have the right to pursue it freely!
Aaron Brazell
· 4 years ago
Yeah... and mine is
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it
The limitations of government is established by the people, not by themselves. Oterwise, we can revolt.
Start a revolution?
Larry
· 4 years ago
Aaron,
Steve an I have been telling you guys that for years. We need more people who will stand up and defend the rights of the people from our Gov..
Aaron Brazell
· 4 years ago
Oh I'm with you, Larry. You gonna be the General Lee we need? :D
Sean M. Crawford Sr
· 4 years ago
Now how are you going to have a revolution without me involved?
It is funny that this discussion always comes up on Independence Day. From my perspective it is always the "Well to do" individual who is always tooting the horn for patriotism. And when I say "Well to do" I mean the person who really doesn't have to work because their bank accounts keep money in it, they drive the big SUV's & cars that make a financial statement, and live in homes that are extremely tucked away so they don't have to be exposed to the problems of city life.
And when someone like me excerises my right to speak my mind I am either told to basically shut-up or completely removed from the situation just for standing up for myself and maybe even someone else who is afraid to speak up.
I am an American but sure as hell don't get the warm fuzzies on Independence Day. To be it is holiday to spend time going from cookout to cookout eating, drinking, laughing and dancing with those whom you haven't seen in a while because like you they are busting their asses to keep the very small piece of the pie that AMERICA has said numerous times was theirs.
Aaron Brazell
· 4 years ago
And when someone like me excerises my right to speak my mind I am either told to basically shut-up or completely removed from the situation just for standing up for myself and maybe even someone else who is afraid to speak up.
Shut up, Sean. :)
Mike
· 4 years ago
Sean, I agree with Aaron...
The problem with American's and it seems YOU today is just what you said in your last paragraph... Most of our countries holidays, such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and most other Federal holidays are treated as just another day off... A three day weekend... Cookouts, picnics, the beach and drinking too much beer... How many flags did you see on homes in your neighborhood over the weekend? Did you have a flag on your home? I don't know about you, but my wife and I both work and have paid our dues... I respect our country and what it stands for... I don't need a handout from the government like so many people feel is their right... Give me, Give me, Give me... How do you feel about the latest Supreme Court decision regarding our right to private property? You think it's OK to take property from someone who has worked hard and give it to someone else? After-all isn't that what the Liberals are all about... You want to speak up on your beliefs go ahead, but as they say "Actions speak louder than words"
Aaron Brazell
· 4 years ago
For the record, I was playing with Sean. I agree with you. I agree with most everyone who has commented so far as there is truth in all of it. I think we might all be speaking the same language in different dialects.
Mike
· 4 years ago
Me too, but with a note of seriousness... To many people complain about this country and only look for handouts... Unfortunately we give too many handouts to people who do not have the rights to them...
A. J.
· 4 years ago
Why not treat these holidays as another day off??? These are times to celebrate and reflect. It doesn't matter how many flags line my neighborhood, because I already know what it means to live in this great nation.
Think about it, even if you stood outside and burned an American flag on Independance day or Memorial day, the fact that you are allowed to do such a thing is what this country is all about...Freedom. Anyone with any respect would never think of doing something like that. But it's an interesting thought given the fact that there is legislation in congress to ban the practice.
Aaron Brazell
· 4 years ago
A.J., I agree with your Voltairian point: "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"
Sean M. Crawford Sr
· 4 years ago
So what are you saying MIKE? I am looking for a handout? You must have been drinking way too much scotch!!! Talk about paying dues...With all due respect who are you to tell me about paying dues. I have payed them since the day I was born and will continue to pay them until the day I die.
And what's even worst is my sons and daughters will pay MY dues as they grow up IN AMERICA. I have been called N*gger to my face, talked to as if I don't know anything, and in some cases even treated as though my opinion doesn't count even after being asked what I thought.
Who gives a shit about flags hanging from houses? I know I don't. My ancestors paid there dues a long time ago by taking the physical and verbal abuse from some of your uncles, aunts, cousins, and great-great whoevers but I bet your children don't have to pay dues today.
I have listened to your crap about being american and patriotism and to me you sound just like one of those people I was referring to. What dues have you paid? What being a republican? You sit there with your ONE SIDED opinion and expect everybody else to jump on your bandwagon.
Seems to me like everybody that is on your bandwagon is DRUNK and I am sure they will be offended by my words but like AJ wrote I have that freedom to sat just what I feel.
Just because you hang a flag outside of your house doesn't qualify you as patriotic because I know a lot of assholes who do have them hanging outside of theirs.
All Comments
Happy Independence Day to all who love this country and appreciate the freedoms the Declaration of Independence gave us...
Start a revolution?
Steve an I have been telling you guys that for years. We need more people who will stand up and defend the rights of the people from our Gov..
It is funny that this discussion always comes up on Independence Day. From my perspective it is always the "Well to do" individual who is always tooting the horn for patriotism. And when I say "Well to do" I mean the person who really doesn't have to work because their bank accounts keep money in it, they drive the big SUV's & cars that make a financial statement, and live in homes that are extremely tucked away so they don't have to be exposed to the problems of city life.
And when someone like me excerises my right to speak my mind I am either told to basically shut-up or completely removed from the situation just for standing up for myself and maybe even someone else who is afraid to speak up.
I am an American but sure as hell don't get the warm fuzzies on Independence Day. To be it is holiday to spend time going from cookout to cookout eating, drinking, laughing and dancing with those whom you haven't seen in a while because like you they are busting their asses to keep the very small piece of the pie that AMERICA has said numerous times was theirs.
Shut up, Sean. :)
The problem with American's and it seems YOU today is just what you said in your last paragraph... Most of our countries holidays, such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and most other Federal holidays are treated as just another day off... A three day weekend... Cookouts, picnics, the beach and drinking too much beer... How many flags did you see on homes in your neighborhood over the weekend? Did you have a flag on your home? I don't know about you, but my wife and I both work and have paid our dues... I respect our country and what it stands for... I don't need a handout from the government like so many people feel is their right... Give me, Give me, Give me... How do you feel about the latest Supreme Court decision regarding our right to private property? You think it's OK to take property from someone who has worked hard and give it to someone else? After-all isn't that what the Liberals are all about... You want to speak up on your beliefs go ahead, but as they say "Actions speak louder than words"
Think about it, even if you stood outside and burned an American flag on Independance day or Memorial day, the fact that you are allowed to do such a thing is what this country is all about...Freedom. Anyone with any respect would never think of doing something like that. But it's an interesting thought given the fact that there is legislation in congress to ban the practice.
And what's even worst is my sons and daughters will pay MY dues as they grow up IN AMERICA. I have been called N*gger to my face, talked to as if I don't know anything, and in some cases even treated as though my opinion doesn't count even after being asked what I thought.
Who gives a shit about flags hanging from houses? I know I don't. My ancestors paid there dues a long time ago by taking the physical and verbal abuse from some of your uncles, aunts, cousins, and great-great whoevers but I bet your children don't have to pay dues today.
I have listened to your crap about being american and patriotism and to me you sound just like one of those people I was referring to. What dues have you paid? What being a republican? You sit there with your ONE SIDED opinion and expect everybody else to jump on your bandwagon.
Seems to me like everybody that is on your bandwagon is DRUNK and I am sure they will be offended by my words but like AJ wrote I have that freedom to sat just what I feel.
Just because you hang a flag outside of your house doesn't qualify you as patriotic because I know a lot of assholes who do have them hanging outside of theirs.
U DON'T KNOW ME PLAYA!!!