The publication by the 13 colonies of the resolution of their independence from Great Britain occurred July 4, 1776. But the actual resolution was drawn up two days earlier, on July 2, 1776. Because it was published two days later, on July 4, that's when we celebrate Independence Day.
Probably the Declaration of Independence could be considered one of the great events in world history. Because of that, the United States became one of the freest and most powerful countries in the world.
While there's divisiveness today in the press about the role of government, about our current president, about the way our legislative process works, the reality is that our current form of government is what makes our country great.
There are few places in the world where we can get away with calling the president an idiot. Or gathering in public to peacefully protest anything we disagree with. And while our current political situation may seem outrageous to many of us, one only need look back through history to find similar situations where opposing sides were slinging mud at one another. Perhaps the only real difference between today and past history is the presence of instant communication and social media, where news travels around the world in an instant.
While the press often talks about what a mess our country is, we need to only look at our Southern border to see how many people risk their lives to flock to this country. If this is such a terrible place, it would seem like more people would be trying to get away from here rather than getting here by any means possible.
We must be grateful for the fact that we can disagree with others about most anything and that they have the right to disagree with us. Like it or not, that's what makes our country great.
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