A thought for all Americans this Independence Day. I hope you will take a moment this weekend, during your barbeque, during your pool party, or your festive commemoration of our Independence with friends and family, that the very substance of your celebration is a direct luxury, a given right, thanks to those, past and present, who defend our liberties in the name of freedom for all mankind! So regardless of your political idealogy, please take the time to delve beneath the fireworks, why this really is a glorious day of thanks for America and its friends around the world...all those that believe in their right to be free! God Bless!

Well said RCF. Hope everyone a safe and happy Independence day.

Hope everyone had an enjoyable Independence Day and more than ever (7-7-05) appreciate our freedom!