... And the rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air ...

America.

We have princes telling us to "deal with it"--gas prices. We have party hacks, Republicans and Democrats, declaring the end of the world--the farce of global warming. Our political leaders are mostly stale bread and sour milk. We need more than empty promises, pet projects, status quo and partisan pandering. We need revolution, regeneration. Resurrection. Today's America is caught in the crossfire of social, cultural, economic, political and religious battling that is changing America. We're stagnating as a nation. We're apathetic, preoccupied and too partisan. We live in a nation experiencing a withering political order that has hardened into Self Interest. Where is our American purpose and pride?

Then there's the war. Do we remember we're a nation at war? American men and women--the Moms, Dads and children of the American next door--are hunting, killing, developing and stabilizing worlds that don't know freedom or liberty. They fight extremists, terrorists, fanatics and fools who threaten our lives, laws, principles and precepts. They fight for the future of those who have only known dictatorship, torture, murder, hate and fear. Thousands are dying in the name of democracy. Thousands more are coming back home, dazed, disabled and emotionally wrecked. Do we acknowledge their service and sacrifice?

Suburbia. That's you and me. We're eeking out a living, pursuing success, loving our kids as best we can. We're trying to pay all the bills while mowing our lawns and drinking gallons of Sun Tea on the back porch. We're weekend warriors who clean our homes, swim in our pools and then visit church on Sundays. If we can leave our Blackberrys at home, we may even worship God, experience God and learn something. Where is God in all of this? Do we pray for our nation, our leaders and laws? . What's it going to take to revive our spirit, re-take our government, reduce our taxes, and be a nation of the people for the people?

I believe in America. I love America. I love America's heritage and history, despite its blemishes. America may teeter and totter. America may slumber and stumble, but America can thrive again. History shows that Americans are overcomers and doers who can be awakened.

See, America is you and me. Independently, we must be informed, involved and engaged. We must fight taxation without representation and balance individualism with nationalism. Our cause is Collective. Together, we stand. Are you ready to stand?

God Bless America. The greatest nation on earth.

Happy July 4th! Celebrate Your Freedom & Independence

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