A reminder as to what Independence Day is all about for the United States of America.
The Declaration of Independence
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
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 that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. 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.
The tyranny of one man must never be replaced by the tyranny of many. This is true for our elected legislature and leaders, but is also true for the tyranny of terror that exists in Iraq. Just as July 4th rings of pride and liberty for our country, so too will June 28th in Iraq. They must declare their independence from terrorists, that unjustly seek to control their country like an iniquitous King.
President Bush said of June 28th, “[It was] a day of great hope for Iraqis, and a day that terrorist enemies hoped never to see. The terrorists are doing all they can to stop the rise of a free Iraq. But their bombs and attacks have not prevented Iraqi sovereignty, and they will not prevent Iraqi democracy. Iraqi sovereignty is a tribute to the will of the Iraqi people and the courage of Iraqi leaders.”
As we celebrate our own independence, let us also support those that are in need of alliances to conclude peace.