July 2nd, 2011
Living democratic values …4th of July
Independence Day. Now more than ever our nation’s conscience is called to remember the fundamental principles upon which we formed our union. The values of democracy embedded in the Constitution were meant to be lived in our daily interactions and relationships with each other.
Equality, liberty, justice and the general welfare of the people are not abstract ideals or empty epitaphs for political speeches but a call to action of everyday people like us to express in our daily lives and in our interactions with one another.
On this day, let us embrace our freedom and that of our neighbors.