Hopefully all of you who read this are in the midst of a happy and safe 4th of July. Right now I’m working on those pages I promised today, but I’m not quite sure I’ll have them ready in time for publication before I leave to celebrate with some friends. It’s a bummer because I thought the Fourth of July was an appropriate date for putting them up but they also have to be right factually and I missed one item on fact-checking.
So I’ll have them up as soon as I can; meanwhile the politicking goes on. From Andy Harris:
Ronald Reagan once said, “America is a shining city upon a hill whose beacon light guides freedom-loving people everywhere”. As Americans around the country come together to celebrate Independence Day, we are reminded once again of our nation’s unparalleled freedom and opportunity for its citizens. The United States has always shone as a beacon of hope and continues to do so today. Our nation was founded by and continues to thrive on the hard work, dedication and faith of those who saw America as a land of opportunity for all, regardless of status, wealth or nationality.
My parents immigrated to the United States to flee Communism with nothing but the hope of a better life for themselves and their children. By legally becoming American citizens and embracing the values and work ethic of the U.S. they succeeded. Now here I am an anesthesiologist, husband and father of five, US Navy veteran, state senator and my party’s nominee for the United States Congress. God Bless America.
All this needs is the Lee Greenwood soundtrack behind it. Then again, I’m more partial to Metallica’s “Don’t Tread On Me” as a patriotic tune.
Regardless, it’s actually quite inspiring to know that a number of naturalization ceremonies take place on or about the Fourth of July. Apparently many who wish to become citizens like to declare their own independence on the same day we declared ours.
So once again have a great day, don’t hurt yourself doing fireworks (we need no more reasons for the nanny staters to hold our hands and say “leave the fireworks to the professionals”) and I’ll be back doing this tomorrow.
