Independence

I have a friend who is British, but lives in the US. I asked him what he was doing for the 4th. He responded, "Its just another day."

Technically, he is correct. It is just another day. Just another day for Americans to remember the whole point of the origins of our country. Just another day to look at the person across from you and think, I'm glad we're in this country, in this place, where we can disagree without shooting each other (mostly). Just another day to remember that we have the right to disagree with our government and have our words heard. It is just another day.

But like any other holiday, the meaning has gotten obscured by commercialism. Fireworks retailers chuckle madly and rub their hands together as the money rolls in. Food, Alcohol and Fireworks...its the American way.

But, I have friends who have "stood on that wall" between our country and the rest of the world. I might not agree with the administration that put them there...but I respect and appreciate the dedication to their country that put them on that wall.
To them, I say "Thank you!"