I think people forget about their independence--I know I do. I could have been a slave in some underdeveloped society, working all day and getting nothing in return. It is truly a humongous, great, giant honor to go on Facebook and do my daily shenanigans, unlike in China where it is banned. Instead of working the fields, I am on the computer for the same amount of time. Someone had to fight for this right, and I think it was a right worth fighting.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Our Forgotten Independence
Independence. Freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others. This is what Americans in 1777 have fought for. Their minds were clouded with thoughts of oppression from the King, and they gave their whole heart to break away. Tar and feathers. Boston Massacre. Boston Tea Party. Today, these people are heroes. Starting this country and making the Declaration of Independence, they changed the world and started the amazing subject of American history. The King is out of the picture and America is off by itself. A while later, the Articles of Confederation failed because there was not enough power in the central government, and the Constitution apparently fixed this. It seems like the opposite today, though. There is too much government; there is too much federal power. That is just my opinion.
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Yes, we do owe the Americans that fought in the Revolutionary War for this right of independence we have in America. Although it is a natural right, independence is kept away from people in some countries. We should cherish the fact that we do have basic natural rights.
ReplyDeleteEdward, You bring to light some important issues; however, you have some grammatical mishaps. They do not make me happy.
ReplyDeleteI will start over. I'm sorry.
DeleteI agree with the fact that people do forget their independence. It's definitely taken for granted. Without our independence, life would be much different.
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