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ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT FREEDOM

July 4th is the national holiday commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, hence the name independence day. Whose independence are we celebrating?  On this day in 1776 representatives from all 13 colonies met in philadelphia, Pennsylvania to form a document for the King of England, telling him that America is no longer under his rule.  From a native American perspective did we not just have one ruler traded for another?  Those of you who know your your history know that our situation didnt improve by the signing of this document.  Yet, most of us celebrate this holiday religiously.  I know my people in that time period were not celebrating this document, we were still considered savages.  But in present day the holiday has been sugar coated with firework displays and a day off work and school.  The excitement of the celebration has taken our eyes off its meaning.  We have forgotten what this day really was to us.  ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT FREEDOM.        

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