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JULY 4TH Remembered

I recall as a child someone once ask why we celebrated July 4th
I was shocked that everyone did not know the answer

They said school was out and we won't get out of school in the summer
Why not have a holiday when school was in section

I remember answering the reason my child's mind thought of
Because America is the land of freedom

We are independent from the rule of kings and queens
we have a president that is voted on to lead us

We can go to the church of our choice
meet and speak our mind on any subject

My daddy can own a gun
to hunt for food and to keep us safe

We are protected from unreasonable search and seizure
the government must have a warrant

These are the freedoms I could think of
when I was a child

We were taught in school to love America
To honor our flag and reverence the Holy BIble

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In today's world we are challenged with the threat of losing our freedom
Freedoms brave men and women fought and died for

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Some seem so willing to give away these freedoms
They are afraid to be political incorrect to speak up for what is right

We have leaders elected by people who vote for them
so they can get more and more wealth from the government

They vote for politicians who will give them what they want
regardless of the moral content or what it will do to our country

To my way of thinking these people are what my father call
"SCALAWAGS"  a person willing to sell their soul for mammon

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As an adult I am still shocked that everyone does not
understand why we celebrate July 4th and cherish our freedoms

Even with all our faults and  unethical leaders
We still have the best country in all of history

It is my fervent prayer America will turn back to God
Repent of our sins and pray for God to have mercy on us

©Kathy Collier    July, 2013








2 Chronicles 7:14

If My people, which are called by My name,
shall humble themselves, and pray,
and seek My face,
 and turn from their wicked ways;
 then will I hear from heaven,
 and will forgive their sin,
and will heal their land.

King James Bible








Amendments

information: List of amendments to the United States Constitution
          •          First Amendment – Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause; freedom of speech, of the press, and of assembly; right to petition
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.
          •          Second Amendment – Right to keep and bear arms.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.[54]
          •          Third Amendment – Protection from quartering of troops.
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
          •          Fourth Amendment – Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
          •          Fifth Amendment – due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
          •          Sixth Amendment – Trial by jury and rights of the accused; Confrontation Clause, speedy trial, public trial, right to counsel
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
          •          Seventh Amendment – Civil trial by jury.
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
          •          Eighth Amendment – Prohibition of excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
          •          Ninth Amendment – Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
          •          Tenth Amendment – Powers of States and people.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
‪United States Bill of Rights‬
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