though this was good... and timely...
INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE PROMISE OF HOPE
By Baxter Black
July 4th. Independence Day in the United States of America; the more it changes, the more it stays the same, and faith in democracy is on display around the world as it has been for a hundred plus years.
The span of countries that owe the United States, in part, for the independence they enjoy today covers the globe. From the Philippines to Western Europe, to China and South Korea. History also includes the present day citizens of Russia, Japan and Germany who were freed from oppressive regimes. Canada and Mexico live under the shade of our military might.
We as a nation seem to be stewing in discontent; terrorist threats, sadistic reality shows, the unending pessimism of the news media and the gloom that emanates from Washington D.C. But underneath the oil fire that sits on top of this American Sea, the majority of us are busy taking care of ourselves, our neighbors, our frien
INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE PROMISE OF HOPE
By Baxter Black
July 4th. Independence Day in the United States of America; the more it changes, the more it stays the same, and faith in democracy is on display around the world as it has been for a hundred plus years.
The span of countries that owe the United States, in part, for the independence they enjoy today covers the globe. From the Philippines to Western Europe, to China and South Korea. History also includes the present day citizens of Russia, Japan and Germany who were freed from oppressive regimes. Canada and Mexico live under the shade of our military might.
We as a nation seem to be stewing in discontent; terrorist threats, sadistic reality shows, the unending pessimism of the news media and the gloom that emanates from Washington D.C. But underneath the oil fire that sits on top of this American Sea, the majority of us are busy taking care of ourselves, our neighbors, our frien
12:52 PM - Jun 29, 2022
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