There Still is Justice: Happy Birthday U.S.A!

 The United States, where a vast majority of the world's population lives, is by far the greatest nation on earth. Where we can be free, and not feel persecuted. Where each and every day we gain even more freedom. I am proud to live in this great nation, and I know my ancestors felt the same. A nation where I can be the writer of a new age of freedom.

 America was born on that fateful day in July, on the year of 1776. All though the holiday of the 4th of July has lost it's meaning to almost all of the citizens of the United Stats, I have not forgotten. My great uncle did not die in vain, for he fought for this nation, and the world, as did my grandfather.(Both, in fact! How cool is that?) We are the first to respond in the world, have the most educated people, and are the creators of some of the world's finest technology. No country in this world can claim what America has, and never will. We are truly free.

 Alas, though. We are a nation that is divided by beliefs and theological ideas. Can we just agree to disagree? I wish it was that easy, as egos get in the way. Never will man agree on one idea, let alone many. What we do need to understand that we are all Americans, no matter where we came from originally. We are one people, where we are melded as one. Love one another, and know the true peace that comes from being free and safe.

 No other country would help the needy, much less have clean drinking water and talented doctors. Go anywhere else in the world, and you will miss your home land. Can you ever imagine living  anywhere else? Places where they keep people in fear, and there is no jobs to speak of? How is a person to raise a family in those countries? Where eating each day is something that is not realistic?

 The sky really did smile upon America. The diversity of our nation's towns and cities is even amazing. It is a pleasure to travel around this country, from coast to coast we are the nation with the most. I've traveled somewhat through the Midwest, and it is beautiful. The open plains suits me well. When I saw the national parks as a child, I was amazed. The sights of Yellowstone, from the geyser, to the thermal pools, the thunder storms, and of course the wild life,  are all equally fulfilling.

 So take.a moment this 4th of July to remember what the holiday is about. Be thankful for our forefathers and their struggle so long ago to make our wonderful country a reality. Remember, the spirit of a patriot is an indomitable one. Happy birthday to the U.S.A!