As June comes to an end, we witness a bizarre shift in American culture from the month-long, cult-like celebration of “pride” to a single day dedicated to patriotism.
Despite their growing national self-hatred, even some of the most woke among us will still don their favorite stars-and-stripes outfits and enjoy beer, hot dogs, fireworks, and — in the unlikely event that they’re employed — a day off.But while they wish each other “Happy July 4th,” let’s not forget: This day commemorates Independence Day — celebrating the Declaration of Independence, ratified by the Second Continental Congress almost 250 years ago.
“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.” And in this context, what are these “certain unalienable Rights,” in addition to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness”? Well, what about the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution?“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
To celebrate the independence of the United States is to celebrate its founding and foundational principles. Given that gun rights stood second only to thought-based freedoms outlined in the First Amendment — including freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly — they undeniably stand as a fundamental pillar of America’s identity.
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