The year 2020 has, so far, been throwing so many curveballs our way that I’m sure some people wouldn’t be surprised if this upcoming Independence Day actually looked a bit like the 1996 science-fiction movie of the same name. Of course, I entirely hope your day or weekend of jubilation doesn’t involve a worldwide attack by some overly aggressive extraterrestrials. Especially under the circumstances, I hope it is a time of remembrance, recognition, celebration … and hope.
This country is amazing, the only one like it in the world, in the history of the world. This is why it pains my heart to see what I see happening on the news. The protests against the exact thing that gives them the right to protest and the complete ignorance of our collective American history. But I think they are in the minority. I think the vast majority of Americans feel as I do, that this is the greatest country in the world and that regardless of political affiliation or identity, we as a country will vote for and support the political candidates that uphold this country and what it stands for, who will defend the police, our monuments, and our history. This country will get through all this and will continue to be the shining city on the hill. It has to be, not for me, but for my boys.
