‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.’  Preamble

‘Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes’… Declaration of Independence

Our Declared Independence

The 4th of July – the day we recognize as America’s Declaration of Independence.

John Adams wrote his wife Abigail on July 3 (a signer of Massachusetts)

'The second day of July, 1776, [adopted by Congress on July 4] will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.'

As we pursue our rights of Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness, lest we forget that it was this document that secured these rights, [written with ink but sealed by destiny] established by the then [13] thirteen colonies and the Continental Congress of the United States of America.

Although, it has been recorded by historians that the first shots of the American Revolution were on April 19, 1775, at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, it became an official decree by the envisioning, signing and eventual Declaring of this act on July, 4, 1776.

It was however, with Prudence, [Good Sense] that we succeeded Great Britain and enacted our Declaration to be a Free Nation bound by its precepts and principles effecting safety and happiness; which endowed by {God} Our Creator, to have these unalienable Rights set forth.

There is a movement today, which would instigate us to steer a new course and change bearing, perish that thought, the path Declared by our Independence is just as important an operative today as it was for our wise liberators [Our Founding Fathers]!!!

Now, let me put that dissenting point of view to rest, we do not need new entitlements, it was clearly self-evident to our Founders and they assured Our Rights in this Declaration of Independence – We, as American Citizens need to be re-enlightened on these plain and simple fundamentals and steady our faith in ‘The United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all’.

'When in the Course of human events'; the Declaration of Independence begins with this statement and provides us a basis through equity for all to follow its doctrine, these rudimentary principles were founded by our forefathers whom had foresight from their hindsight of dealings with unreasonable powers -- when we deviate or change its precepts [Declaration of Independence] we are not only misinterpreting its fortitude, but are making a false decree and opening US up to deception.

Again, as to why this document is so important, it establishes boundaries, of natures' and God given rights to all citizens that ‘hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal’ and who have declared, or 'to be' more succinct, taken an oath of Allegiance [commitment] to its proclamation of US independence and daily living under the same.

It can be likened to a contract, covenant if you will -- where the former [Contract - Document] is the letter of the law and the latter [Covenant - Act] being the sprit of the law and therefore by practice, the fulfilling of the same.

With that in mind, and in honor of their resolve, [Congress’ Committee] that this 4th of July and for all 4th of July’s, we understand that Our Freedoms were etched in this Document and established this day in [1776] Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Six and will forevermore continue to be Our Declaration of Independence.

Our Declared Independence -- What are you declaring?

‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.’  Preamble

Old Glory

On Flag Day [6/14] we ponder on all things pertaining to the United States of America -- It is a time for reflection and introspection of our common values based on the US Constitution.

As America was once in labor pains -- she needed a banner to proclaim her status in the New World and give testimony of her new found Independence.

In June of 1776 the Flag Committee [George Washington, George Ross, and Robert Morris] approached Betsy Ross with a design that would stand proud in our homeland from this day forth and would show the world our true colors -- George Washington said The Stars were taken from the sky, The Red from the British colors, and The White was to show succession from Great Britain.

Later, in 1782, for the Great Seal of the United States the colors found a new standard, White to mean purity and innocence, Red for valor and hardiness, and Blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

When Mary Pickersgil sewed the very large (30'x42') Flag in the summer of 1813 it was to become the inspiration for Francis Scott Key to write what would become our National Anthem - The Star-Spangled Banner flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 (1812-1815).

It has been said Captain William Driver a shipmaster from Salem, Massachusetts, in 1831 exclaimed "Old Glory" as our flag opened to the ocean breeze and has been nicknamed ever since.

We have added more Stars since the first, but on the same predicate for which it stands – ‘One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all’...

This is our history and your heritage, it is where we come from and it steers us to where we are going, when foreigners come to this land, they may bring their culture, but when they become citizens they bind their hearts to the New World.

The US Flag has a Long / Strong history, it has been Tested and Tried in Battle, it has been Vigil in Hardship, it is Forever Long on Hope, and will Always Be Proud in Glory -- Long may it WAVE...

Old Glory -- Except no Substitutes...

‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.’      Preamble

Our Homeland

All things have a start and so it is with the United States of America -- Our Founding Fathers knew what it meant for themselves and all others following, so they made safeguards.

One of which is a document that establishes a checks and balance system for US to gauge our lives as citizens of this country, this encompasses all whom have regarded America as their homeland.

What does homeland mean to you - is it an acquiesce we aspire too - 'Land of the Free and Home to the Brave'; is it Hotdogs at a Ball Game or Apple Pie after dinner, Milk n Cookies curled up in front of a TV, a Sunday's Drive with the top down, a weekend movie, or that favorite song you hear from your personal player...

Well yes, it does encompass these things, it was written down by our Forefathers, no most of the above mentioned activities didn't exist yet, but they were some pretty smart individuals back then -- they had a vision and it goes something like this 'Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness', as long as it doesn’t 'Infringe on the Rights of Others'.

To some it up -- they gave us The Declaration of Independence; Our Constitution; They enacted the now [27] Twenty Seven Amendments; The Bill of Rights and more, quite interesting reading material to say the least, but it's really more than intellectual words, you see it meant their very lives were at risk to envision such a country that we now call the United States of America.

You might as well say all the things that you now enjoy comes as a result of this above PREAMBLE, which brings me to an afterthought as to why we put our Hand over our Heart or Salute the US Flag depending whether you're in the military or not, when we hear the National Anthem or recite the Pledge of Allegiance -- what a word ALEIGENGE.

What's really being said and done when we say these words and follow these actions?

'I pledge allegiance to the {my}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.'     {I put the my in not to exclude those to whom it is meant}

When I/WE say these words and make the appropriate gestures, we are acting in faith and demonstrating publicly to all where our duties lie, giving credence to our Country's Beliefs and where we stand on The Declaration of Independence; Our Constitution; The [27] Twenty Seven Amendments; The Bill of Rights, etc...

Our Homeland, not to be taken lightly -- Real 'Blessings of Liberty’...