I recently watched the show "the Patriot" with Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger for the third time and I have to say it is the most emotional portrait of our country's fight for independence and the beginning of the United States of America.
On the 4th of July this year stop and think of all that have suffered the cause for our freedom; our Soldiers (whether you agree or disagree with the war in Iraq and Afghanistan), our Founding Fathers, our Prisoners of War, our deceased Soldiers from past conflicts, and each of us who bravely try to make this country a better place for all individuals no matter your beliefs, ethnic background, sexuality, race, religion, or political affiliation.
Ask your self the following questions? Are we better off than other countries? Do we need a change in this country? Have we been mislead by our leaders? Do we need to keep our fundamental rights as Americans to speak our language? Do we as Americans have the right to say our Pledge to our Flag and National Anthem in English? Do we need to turn the eyes of the world to the United States and help our country recover from its problems and needs?
We are Americans and we have the right to freedom of speech, protest peacefully if we don't agree, but above all others is to cherish this nation born of immigrants who wanted a better life for themselves and learned our language, were governed by our laws, and gave to this country their unique cultural background from food, religions, and cultural heritage so we could become more diverse and connected to the world.
So this 4th of July let's think about all that has been given and unite under One Flag, One Spoken Language, and One Culture...America the land of the Free and Brave!
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