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Bobby Kaina Calvin
Independence Day arrives at the time of the devastation of the United States To do. Hearings about the January 6 riots flooded the turmoil over the High Court's decision on abortion and guns, and struggled to maintain a common bond to maintain it.
Still, many are seeing why they are celebrating. Pandemic continues to decline, and despite its shortcomings, American democracy survives.
"I think many of us are in conflict about celebrating July 4th," said obstacle race champion and lawyer Amelia Boone, who had a long vacation that week. I tweeted when I replaced it on my weekend.
In her eyes, her patriotism is also about fighting for change, adding, "I haven't given up on the United States."
There is no doubt that that feeling is shared by millions of people celebrating the country's 246th birthday and the anniversary of its independence from British rule on Monday.
It's a day to quit work, flock to the parade, eat hot dogs and hamburgers at the barbecue in the backyard, gather under the canopy of the stars, and explode the fireworks. In many cases, it was prevented for the first time in 3 years while the corona virus was alleviated.
Baltimore is resuming its independence anniversary celebration after a two-year hiatus to please residents such as Stephen Williams.
"I was actually there every year, then stopped," Williams told WBAL-TV. "I haven't seen them for a couple of years."
In cities from New York to Seattle, Chicago and Dallas, colorful displays of all sizes illuminate the night sky. However, other people, especially those affected by the western drought and prone to wildfire, will abandon them.
Phoenix is also free of fireworks — not because of pandemic or fire concerns, but because of supply chain issues.
At emotional ceremonies across the country, some new residents pledge their citizenship vows and qualify for the first time in the upcoming midterm elections.
Certainly, these are times of instability. The economic downturn is lurking, and the spirit of the people is still fresh from the mass shootings recently seen in elementary schools in Texas and supermarkets in New York.
A recent Supreme Court ruling overturned the constitutional right to abortion and broke New York's law restricting those who may have guns in public, socially and socially. Political division has become clear.
But for many, July 4 is also an opportunity to set aside political differences and celebrate unity, reflecting the revolution that created the longest-lasting democracy in history. I have.
Erimert, a political historian at Vanderbild University, is the next book on how the United States was founded in 1776: "There is always something that divides or unites us. ".
But he believes that the January 6 hearing investigating last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol is the reason for hope that it is an opportunity to gather behind the democratic system. increase. Not all Americans or their elected representatives agree to the Commission's activities, but the benefits are at least somewhat bipartisan and encouraged by the fact that some Republicans are involved. increase.
"Mortal courage as a place for Americans to put hope," he said. "The willingness to face the right and the truth, despite the negative effects on oneself. It is the essential glue of constitutional democracy."
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