The 4th of July

This being the week of the 4th of July, I think it only appropriate to say something about it.

Don’t get me wrong. I am all in favor of celebrating the 4th with barbeques, a trip to the lake, fireworks, good times with friends and maybe a cold beer or two. Ultimately, however we need to take a moment and reflect on what the 4th really means and its significance.

I hope I don’t sound patronizing, but the 4th of July is to celebrate the day, 248 years ago, when some bold leaders came together to declare independence from England … to create a whole new nation, that would allow everyone to be tre...