04 Jul, 2007
Happy Independence Day!
A happy Fourth of July to everyone. I know that in these dark days
of the current administration and its corporate oligarchs, it's hard
to find anything to celebrate. But we're still in the game;
remember
that as long as we have the vote, it's possible to find the same spirit
that moved the founding fathers to create this country; that we can
recreate a new government whenever we wish. It's not only an
awesome power, but a great responsibility and quite often a heavy burden.
So reflect not only on the joy of having this country, but also on
the responsibility we have to maintain it. Don't let the cynics cut you
off at the knees; don't let the size of the task wear you down. We are
strong enough to perform this work as long as we work together. And
if that's not something to celebrate, I don't know what is.
So, again, Happy Fourth and eat a hot dog for me! See you tomorrow...