Happy Independence day gentleman. Please note that I make the choice to use the term Independence day not The Fourth of July or just the Fourth. I believe that the term cheapens what tens of thousands of men and women have sacrificed for. It's not a huge deal but it's bothersome to me.

We just went through 30 days to becoming a better man. I'm going to give you a bonus day. For Independence day read the declaration made on July fourth 1776 that made this a holiday. Know it and teach it to your kids and friends. This was a bold move these men made and it rightfully should be celebrated.

I'm sure their are a million links out there to this document. Here's another, this not only has the text but if you're interested links to all the men who signed it.

Happy Independence day friends,

http://www.ushistory.org/Declaration/document/index.htm

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Comment by Joseph L. Rogers on July 5, 2009 at 3:22pm
Damn skippy. I also recommend watching the presentation on Youtube with Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas, Kevin Spacey, etc...I get goose bumps just THINKING about it.

When you're done reading it, if anyone would like to discuss how many of the grievances against King George that we deal with daily, I'm all for it.

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