It’s almost the 4th of July! It seems to be falling out of ‘fad’ to celebrate America, but not with me. Do we have problems? Course we do. Anywhere you have more than one person, you are going to have differences, and sometimes they will be difficult. Opinions will become heated and arguments may turn mean or even violent.

And that’s a shame. Perhaps it’s because we don’t have enough respect for one another, I don’t know.

But this is still the best nation on the planet. Problems and all.

So celebrate this Independence Day by remembering that we celebrate the birth of a tremendous nation that has had a great impact on world history. We can do that even while acknowledging that there are things we need to change, or perhaps improve is a better word.

Be safe, celebrate responsibly, and be proud you were born here!

NCR