Freedom
Every year on the 4th of July my day goes something like this: First, I try to roll out of bed early enough to see a parade. Next, I find myself inexplicably captivated watching professional eaters stuff themselves on national TV. As the day progresses, I seek out a tasty cookout where I can enjoy time with friends and gorge myself. I hope to save a little room for pie and ice cream. As the daylight fades and darkness settles, I find a comfy lawn chair and watch children chase fireflies. I end the day gazing up at the sky, mesmerized by beautiful fireworks. All in all a pretty fab day. However, I wonder while nodding off to sleep, “is this what it means to be free?” We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. (The Declaration of Independence) The 4th of July is ri...