Thursday, July 04, 2002

Happy Independence Day. I won't bother writing some long tribute to our country's greatness. Us liberals don't do that kind of thing. Let me just say that I hope everyone remembers that our constitution was established in 1789 which is the "real" start of our country. Let's hope people remember some of the things that are in it. Let's hope people remember some horrible Supreme Court decisions which seemed appropriate and justifed at the time but were later regretted (by some, at least). And, let's hope that those who wrap themselves in the flag and pay tribute to all things patriotic have read the thing once or twice and that enough of them aren't for goosestepping it into the bonfire.