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Carol Perkins: The Fourth of July Previous Column: They come out of the woodwork By Carol Perkins On this 4th of July, most of us will place our flags on our porches, join friends for picnics, light firecrackers, watch fireworks, and be grateful for living in a country of choices. Guy and I will watch the celebrations from the Capitol in the cool of our den. Churches, like ours, often host picnics featuring hot dogs, watermelon, and potato salad. We fan off the flies, watch the children play, and sport our red, white, and blue outfits. This is a tradition. Recently, a poll reported that only 35% were proud of the United States, so I looked online for some interesting information about why we should be proud to live in our country. From the list of ten, I choose to tell five. Freedom is number one. Americans will fight and, unfortunately, sometimes die for our country, so that it can remain free. We have freedom of speech, religion, the press, and the right to vote, among other rights. America has many freedoms that are not enjoyed by other countries. The second reason is Opportunity. We can pursue whatever we want to do with our lives. In certain countries, only a select few can attend college; others are led toward trades or sent home after 6th grade. The third is Beauty. Each state has its beautiful landscape, with Kentucky at the top of my list. One of the prettiest places on earth is Sedona, Arizona. The fourth reason is Free Public Education. So many countries do not offer their children a free education beyond 6th grade. I befriended a teenager through Samaritan's Purse who was granted permission to go to high school, but she had to maintain a specific grade. She wrote that she was the only Christian in her class and was shunned. The fifth reason is our Diverse Culture. America boasts a diverse range of music, food, and movies. America is a melting pot of cultures. If only 35% are proud, the other 65% must think elsewhere is better. I plan to celebrate the 4th and be proud. Share your thoughts with Carol at carolperkins06@gmail.com, or with CM readers using our Comment Form. This story was posted on 2025-07-04 08:54:33
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