Happy 4th of July everyone!

There are several reasons why I love this country. First and foremost is the the first amendment to the Constitution…

Amendment 1: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

That means that I am free to voice my opinion. Not have to put up with your hokey, superstitious bullshit religions, play my guitar as badly and as loudly as I want. I don’t have to worry about stormtroopers raiding my house because I believe our current government is most corrupt political body to ever exist on this cold rock we call the “Earth”. I’m free to criticize, point fingers, yell my dissension from the mountain tops. I am free to disagree, free to state my views, no matter how ludicrous, as are you.

That’s what makes this country great. And to every “religious” person who has ever “corrected” me on my language, or attitude, or belief. I am free to say a hearty “Go fuck yourself. Life is tough, wear a helmet!” Freedom of religion is freedom from religion.

I am free to disagree, to dissent, to stand on my own individual beliefs. Am I looking for a fight? Sometimes, yes. Sometimes I’m just tired of self-rieghtous bullshit and willing to point our the hypocrisy of it all.

So, thank you to all those that risk your lives to ensure our freedoms. I wish I could have been one of you.(Fucking MCL!) Thanks to the heretics. Thanks to the dissenters that make this world great. I may not agree with you, but I will gladly lay down my life to defend your right to say whatever you want. But I am free to disagree, to tell you that you are full of shit. And you me.

I raise a glass to all of you. Fight the good fight. Don’t trust anyone over 30. Remember, the future is counting on us.

Jim Says: “Free Speech, it just gets better with age.”

May the Fourth be with you!
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Many years ago, King Clyde Glunk faced a dilemma. His kingdom was about to come under siege by the Romans as they advanced through Europe.rnrnThe King stepped onto his balcony and addressed his people..

“My citizens, we have a grave decision to make. The Roman army is approaching and we are badly outnumbered with no chance of victory. If we fight, we will most likely be overrun with very few survivors left to tell our tale. However, if we abandon our small kingdom to flee and hide throughout Europe, our culture will be lost and forgotten in the sands of time. I will not order you to fight. Instead, I leave the decision to you, good people. Shall we face the oncoming onslaught and fight to defend our way of life, or shall we run? I shall return in the morning for your answer.”

The next day, King Clyde Glunk, weary from a sleepless night, made his way to the balcony to once again address his people.

“Good people, I ask you. Do we run and hide? Or do we head onward into battle?”

There was silence as a lone representative from the crowd made his way to the front. He stopped, and looked up at his King. He removed his hat and began to speak…

“Your Majesty,” he said, “as your loyal subjects, we have discussed this long into the night. We have weighed every option, and have come to a solid conclusion.”

“What say you?” asked the King.

“We shall not run and hide. We shall… MARCH FORTH!”

And that’s how we came to celebrate this holiday. May you and yours have a glorius March 4th.

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