Over two hundred years ago, our Founding Fathers put their lives on the line to create a new country in which freedom reigned. These men had a vision of a nation unafraid to face its enemies and win.
Sen. Schickel
We, the people of the United States, have faced insurmountable odds since our young country’s conception but continue to fight for our God-given rights unique to the United States of America.
The Fourth of July was the day on which the Declaration of Independence was ratified. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…”
This was the day that Americans stood up against tyranny to create a government controlled by the people, for the people.
We must keep those values at the forefront of our minds as we navigate today’s political discourse. It has become too easy to forget that people are human beings and deserve our respect, whether or not we agree. We are a nation that celebrates our differences. There is a time and a place for political rhetoric, but let us not forget the price we have paid to have the freedom for such discourse.
Numerous soldiers have given their lives so we could enjoy the freedoms and rights we too often take for granted. Still people fight across the globe to bring similar freedoms and rights to the oppressed. Let us celebrate the brave Americans who put their lives on the line every day so we may continue to celebrate our independence.
Here in Union we have a great Fourth of July celebration on June 30 starting with a parade at 7 p.m. from Kroger’s to Old Downtown Union. At 8:15 p.m., Mayor Larry Solomon will have a few Fourth of July words with an evening of street dancing beginning at 8:30 p.m. with live music by the Wulfe Brother’s Band. There will also be activities for the kids, food vendors, and a great fireworks display starting at 9:50 p.m. If you have never attended this is something you definitely do not want to miss.
We are one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I hope we, as proud Americans, continue to fight for the unity of our nation and people. I wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July, and may God bless America.
If you have any questions or comments about these issues or any other public policy issue, please call me toll-free at 1-800-372-7181 or send me a message at http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Messages/S011.aspx. You can also review the Legislature’s work online here.
Sen. John Schickel (R-Union) represents the 11th District in Boone County. He serves as chairman of the Senate Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee; as well as a member of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee; Judiciary Committee; Natural Resources and Energy Committee; and the Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary.
