Fireworks!
2007-06-30 17:16:43
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answered by Anonymous
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You know. I dont agree with so much of what is going on right now in this country.
But i love so deeply the way the country came into being (well except for the abuse to the native americans which is unforgivable). But just the idea of working people banding together and working for a cause. And the way that the founding fathers really were coming from good places. (well, except for the slavery thing, oh and the women not voting thing).
But the idea of democracy and freedom is really beautiful. the lovely balance of power that was built into the constitution. I hate how those words have been abused in the past few years.
I hope we all take this independence day to go back to the beginning. See what our founders were thinking when they formed this country. And then think about our nation today, and think to ourselves, what can we do to get in touch with the founding ideas of this nation.
We were founded to free ourselves from oppression, not oppress others. We were founded on justice, and we all know that it should not only apply to the rich, famous, white, men, american. We all know that libery did not mean illegally listening to our conversations (see amendment 2).
2007-06-30 17:24:46
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answered by shea 5
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For me, July 4th is not a celebration of any present 'independence', but the honoring in memory of past independence. Let me explain.
"Are we truly free?"
That depends on your definition of 'free'. Freedom is something on an individual level. A person can be free, or enslaved, whether they live in a 'free country' or not. For example, the United States is touted as a 'free country', but if you really open your eyes you'll see that most people succumb to various forms of bondage and control. In a sense, they are free to choose how they will be enslaved. They allow other people to tell them how to think, and many feel comfortable with politicians deceiving them and giving up at least 15% of their labor to a sanctioned mafiaesque IRS, which is actually just a private corporation.
"How did our independence shape the course of world history?"
Most of us know the Boston Tea Party was the beginning of the Revolutionary war. This act was in protest and rejection of the British taxing of the colonies.
Winning the revolutionary war (which was only fought by less than 5% of the colonist population, conservatively) allowed us to have independence for a relatively short time. Truly educated historians will tell you we also had to fight for independence again in the 'Civil War', as the British were funding (controlling) the South against the North. Toward the beginning of the war, the British initially attempted to gain control of the North by shifting the Union economy from issuing state (debt-free) currency, toward a private banking system run by England which would issue currency only as loans (thereby enslaving the Union to the will of England). Lincoln would have none of it and rejected their proposals. The Brit's resorted to funding only the South, who lost and became bankrupt. I would assume this led to financial and power losses for English bankers. So, you see, the Civil War had also become a war for independence.
Our independence continued for a short while until 1913. In that same year, we became enslaved to individuals who run a private banking corporation called the 'Federal Reserve' (no more federal than 'Federal Express'), who carried out exactly what England had originally planned. We are still in bondage to them. Private bankers control what is now a puppet economy (with the capability to 'pull the rug out' at any time), and thus our government's policies, while remaining beyond the reach of the people, driving us further into bondage through debt. In the same year (1913) the 'federal income tax' came into existence. What started as a negiligibly low percentage has now become a very high tax, yet it cannot even cover the interest accruing on our national debt to the Federal Reserve.
So, I ask the question, do you really think we're independent from outside manipulation and control, when a private corporation made up of international bankers has total dominance over our present and future?
This is why, for me, July 4th is not a celebration of any present 'independence', but the honoring in memory of past independence.
Sad but true.
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2007-07-04 03:54:56
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answered by albinojones 1
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I don't have special plans for the 4th of July. I'll probably do the "usual" which is to have a barbecue with friends. However, the day means a lot to me. Our independence meant that we would no longer be ruled by a monarchy and that people had freedom and rights. I am, however, very concerned that many of those rights are being threatened by a corrupt government (Reps and Dems alike).
2007-06-30 17:18:54
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answered by la buena bruja 7
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Well... I'm Portuguese, so it doesn't really mean much to me...
By comparison, the 10th of June (Portugal day) means a lot: it was the day chosen to symbolize our independence from Spanish rule and our strength as a people.
It also represents the empire we once were and celebrates all the communities that still speak Portuguese.
So, last 10th of June it was a holiday and I spent it with my hubbie, doing nothing (the best thing one can ever do!).
2007-07-01 10:53:24
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answered by Andi Rolf 5
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It's why I live free. Gonna go watch fireworks in Manassas, VA, which coincidentally was the site of two famous Civil War battles (and yes, I realize that is not the war associate with 7/4).
2007-06-30 17:19:02
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answered by Anonymous
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Basically it means independence. Going to go to a local park and watch fireworks. Before that there is a band playng and then sky divers. The VFW will have a color guard and then the fireworks begin. Isn't living in the USA the absolute best!!!!!!!!!!!??
2007-06-30 17:17:39
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answered by conni 6
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fourth of july means hanging with family & just finally getting together for once .. and having a great time together. im not sure what we're doing this year, but i bet its gonna be good! (:
2007-06-30 17:16:08
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answered by Anonymous
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It means I'm still FREE!!!!
I'll be working in a hospital ER that evening during all the fireworks displays.
Please, everyone, be safe!!!
2007-06-30 17:23:54
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answered by Anonymous
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i am thankful for our soilders and all they do..it is a time me and my family reflect on what all we have accomplished in the past year. thankful another member of our family has returned healthy from Iraq. and this time next year my son will be over there..this was a very special time for us this year.. and as far as what anyone thinks about bush....just remember our sons daughters mothers and fathers are there!!!!
2007-07-08 16:06:18
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answered by lovebamababy1 2
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