I've been contemplating "what is freedom" for the last few hours. Everyone in America is celebrating their freedom today but I wonder, "everyone"? What about the immigrants who are lawfully not supposed to be here? What about the couple who's not allowed to get married? What about the classroom where we're not allowed to talk about Jesus? What about the African American (or Asian or Italian or Mexican) who is a US citizen but does not feel comfortable eating at certain restaurants or shopping at certain stores? What about the cancer or Alzheimer's patient who can't leave the hospital or house?
How free are we really?
Well, here in America, most of us are a lot freer than our counterparts in other countries. Women can show their face. Christians can sing their hymns. Protesters can hold their signs.
Yes, we do have a lot to be grateful for on this Independence Day. But think about what freedom YOU have and enjoy that someone, here in America, might not be so lucky to have...
Does it matter that I am free when my neighbor is not?
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