Happy 4th Of July

Happy 4th of July!  This will be a different one since the country is in such turmoil.  I received a message from a friend yesterday with an article attached that the NFL will be playing the Black National Anthem at the first week's games.  There is a black National Anthem?  We only have one National Anthem that I know of and it was written by Francis Scott Key.  It is the "Star Spangled Banner".  Do you know of another National Anthem?  I know there are people out there that want everything changed and some of the demands are just stupid.  I do not want this to become racist but I am a bit confused why a small portion of the population is trying to change things for just THEIR benefit.  This is not going to make for a better America.  In America, right now, majority rules, we are under one nation under God,  we have freedom, we have a choice, we get to help determine what our country is doing.  Why on earth would you want to change it to meet a few demands when right now WE can do what WE want.  Think about it, right now you have a choice to do what you want.  Yes, there are laws to follow, yes we have procedures in place if you break the law and yes, we do have people that uphold the law because it is a responsibility by all to do so.  If you choose to break the law then you are also choosing to take the consequences that come with it.  The thing is WE ALL have that choice.  It is OUR freedom that WE have for living in the United States of America. 
So, on this day where we celebrate OUR freedom, I am asking each and every one to take a moment and realize how lucky WE ALL are to be able to celebrate today.  Thank you to our Military forces, past and present, who serve to protect OUR freedom. Thank you to ALL the police officers who risk their lives for us everyday.  Thank you to all the first responders that do the same.  Have a Happy 4th of July and please take a moment and realize how lucky WE ALL are to live in this great country.