Happy 4th of July Everyone

I am on vacation this week, and will be out of town for the majority of it. As we visit old friends in the state of Tennessee.

However I could not let this day pass without some thoughts.

Let's remember that what makes America great is our ability for Civil discourse and the peaceful orderly change of power.

That our ability to find common ground is less important than religious background, color or sex.

That this country has been defended by, and will be defended by people of all orientations and backgrounds.

America has it's problems, it's failures but somehow the American people have always found a way.

It's in that diversity that is our strength.

This is not "your country" or "my country" but OUR Country.

I, for one, will gladly accept all my brothers and sisters to celebrate it with me. As well as try to build a better America.

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