2006-07-01 11:04:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
No, I don't think we do, but that is the way of things don't you think? Holidays are so commercialized and children are indoctrinated early not to think about things deeply or to revere our history, but to live in the moment's gratification. I'm sure by 1779 even the early Americans were forgetting all that was lost and gained by the Revolutionary War. In fact, Thomas Paine died in virtual poverty and obscurity--decrying the apathy of the new Americans.
2006-07-01 11:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by girlfriday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that most people appreciate the day off, barbeque , fireworks and everything. But I doubt that most take time to reflect as you said.
2006-07-01 19:34:54 · answer #2 · answered by lorettafit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are thankful to be out from under the oppression of King George and wish our US based associates a happy 4th.
2006-07-01 18:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by Petunia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some do, many don't Like so many things, it's become an excuse for sales at Penney's and suchlike.
2006-07-01 21:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by aboukir200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so lest the fire works would be a sombering moment given that they are supposed to be indicitive of the bombs and shells that were ripping through the sky......
2006-07-01 18:16:17 · answer #5 · answered by debhead830 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you mean that it was the day that you lot became traitors
2006-07-01 18:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me too!
2006-07-01 18:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by L3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do
2006-07-01 18:08:44 · answer #8 · answered by American Superman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋