Independence day may not be your favorite holiday but it is an important one. It was today in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress.
It signified the end of Britain ruling over a country that was 3000 miles away. The first settlers of America were British and they settled in colonies in hopes of avoiding religious persecution. So in that sense America was based on religious freedom. A place to express our true selves. A country with freedom of speech, religion and press comes first and foremost, A country where I can be a witch and enjoy it.
America may not be in the same ballpark as perfection but it is a damn good country and it is up to us to lead it to creating a world of openness, understanding and acceptance.
