RK1

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMM0d...1&feature=fvwp

RK1

Declaration of Independence;

Whether you've read it a hundred times, or you are clueless about it, it's worth reading.

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/cha...ranscript.html

RK1

Here's the part always puts a lump in my throat;

"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."

RK1

"The safety of a Republic depends essentially on the energy of a common national sentiment; on a uniformity of principles and habits; on the exemption of citizens from foreign bias and prejudice; and on that love of country which will almost invariably be found to be closely connected with birth, education and family."

Alexander Hamilton 1802

RK1

"Who are the militia? Are they not ourselves? Is it feared then that we shall turn our arms each man against his own bosom? Congress shall have no power to disarm the militia.

Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American. The unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either federal or state governments, but where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the People."

Tench Coxe, 1788

nuhawk

This the stuff nations are built upon.

VTRsurfer

Happy Independence Day!!!

It's a wonder this Country ever happened. I watched most of the 4 hour special on the Revolutionary War, produced by Discovery Channel. It was on the Military Channel today. George Washington and others gave 8 years of their lives, and many gave their lives, so we can enjoy the life we have today in America.

Erik S.

Hmmm, I don't see any HYPHENS in there. No african-AMERICAN or puerto rican-AMERICAN or any other HYPHENS.

A lot of AMERICANS need to be educated about this idea. Especially those that think that President Obama is african-AMERICAN