I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation, UNDER GOD, indivisible with
liberty and justice for all.
My country was founded by valiant men and women who came over seeking a new start, free from religious oppression. They stepped ashore at Plymouth Rock. They endured indescribable hardships as they sewed the seeds for a new nation.
As the colonies grew, so did the taxation from England, until they were in dire circumstances and most of the money in the new world went back to England.
Finally having enough revolution broke out and my country was born. Courageous men signed their names to the Declaration of Independence not caring what the consequences might be. That’s the holiday we celebrate this week-end, the beginning of our nation. Thirteen colonies united to become one country UNDER GOD. To these great men, less government was better. How different from our government today where more is more.
I am proud to be an American. I get goosebumps when the Star Spangled Banner is played and tears come to my eyes when I see row after row of white cross headstones. People fought and died for this country, and it seems our leaders of today are spitting on their sacrifice.
So in the midsts of our bar-b-ques, and fireworks and family time, let’s pause a moment to remember all those who have fought and are fighting to keep the free in freedom.
Patriotically yours,
Stevie
copywrite 2010, Fort Worth, TX by Stevie Stevens. For information contact Faithleap@sbcgloba.net
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