Thomas Jefferson, who drafted the Declaration of Independence, viewed the relationship between a government and it's citizens a "social compact" among citizens. Simply by virtue of existing, he believed, every person has an equal right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
What kind of life do American's? Why do so many foreigners want to move to our country? Look at the meaning of "liberty" - the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. This says it all in my opinion. We can be who we want to be, we can have what we want to have, and we can go where we want to go. Sure all American's have different views but if we aren't free we have nothing but dreams. In America, our dreams CAN come true!
The Pursuit of Happiness can be that "dream", that all of us can have a better life for our families. Safety, security, living without fear, little restraints, freedom to prosper are our rights as an American citizen. Every person in this country can be happy. It starts with kindness, compassion, and a love for others.
As we celebrate in Colorado our "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" tomorrow, wave the American flag of freedom proudly, be happy to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave. When the "bomb's bursting in air" be proud that we live in the greatest country in the world. Smile, be kind to all and raise your families to be proud to be an American too.
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