We should allways remember these noble words.

U.S. Declaration of Independence

When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men 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. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness ... And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor. ref

Yes; we declared it so 239 years ago now. I still remember reading the words that Ben Franklin eventually said when asked what form of government we would have here. I'll paraphrase, we shall be a Republic so long as we can keep it. A Republic, not a Democracy, is the best form of government that man can aspire to. The problem with Democracies is fat cats drink milk while poor babies starve; also you have the tyranny of the majority. Under a Republic, we are under the rule of Law and not under the rule of the mob which a Democracy inevitably gives you. Let US hope we can continue to be a Republic. God bless America and God bless and protect our troops, especially those in harms way.

Celebrate and be safe!

Happy 4th of July!

Well said Lylejk, beautiful poster, GnuTux

It'd be nice if the US wins the Women's Soccer Cup tomorrow.
I'll be watching it, now that Canada is out, I am cheering for the U.S of A.

Happy Fourth of July to all those who celebrate it.