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Happy Independence Day 2021!

It is worth remembering that it was no small feat for our Founding Fathers, a group of individuals with many different viewpoints, to agree to, sign, and submit the Declaration of Independence. Most people in the room at that time had greatly benefited from the current system. In fact, many ended up losing significant wealth and, in some cases, their lives because they signed that document. It was one of those rare moments in history where a group of individuals came together and put the common greater good above their own self-interest.

The Courage Of Our Founding Fathers

As we get set to celebrate another Independence Day here in the United States, we should rightfully pay tribute the obvious courage that had to be exhibited by our Founding Fathers 236 years ago. Many of these men had much to lose and only marginal personal benefits to gain by signing the Declaration of Independence. They were already part of the established social and economic order and for the most part were beneficiaries of the existing system. In fact, although we often hear about the select few who rose to historical prominence, most of the others suffered great personal hardship as a result of their decision.

Let Us Celebrate Our Freedom, Liberty, and Unity on Independence Day – 2015!

Every year, I conduct research to find inspiration for this special holiday in our country. I was fortunate to come across the speech “The Spirit of Liberty,” by Learned Hand, a renowned judicial scholar and judge of the first half of the 20th century. To this day, he is still widely cited and quoted in legal, political, and philosophical publications.

Happy July 4th!

July 4 has always been one of my favorite times of the year. It is a day rich in history and rightfully filled with revelry. As an American, I am proud of our nation’s unlikely beginning. It would have been difficult to produce a better storyline than how this country came into being.