“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.”
Thomas Paine
Our country’s 247th birthday is upon us, a time for celebration, yes, but also a time for reflection. Thomas Paine’s words are a reminder that the freedom we celebrate on Independence Day requires a lot more than fireworks, parades, waving a flag, giving a speech or slapping a bumper sticker on our vehicle.
Supporting freedom…