4 July - What I'm Thankful for Today
@just4him (317038)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
July 4, 2024 5:44pm CST
Good afternoon from hot Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It has clouded over and will start raining soon. The current temperature is 80 F.
Today, we, as Americans, have every reason to be thankful. We live in the greatest country in the world. Our freedoms fought for by those who went before in the Revolutionary War for Independence, guaranteed rights and privileges not many countries enjoy. We are a truly blessed country.
What are the freedoms our forefathers fought for? The Bill of Rights guarantees these freedoms that, sadly, many Americans take for granted and don't think about anymore.
First Amendment: Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly.
Second Amendment: The right of the people to keep and bear arms.
Third Amendment: Restricts housing soldiers in private homes.
Fourth Amendment: Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
Fifth Amendment: Protects against self-testimony, being tried twice for the same crime, and seizure of property under eminent domain.
Sixth Amendment: The rights of a speedy trial, trial by jury, and to the services of a lawyer.
Seventh Amendment: Guarantees trial by jury in cases involving a certain dollar amount.
Eighth Amendment: Prohibits excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishment for crimes.
Ninth Amendment: Listing of rights in the Bill of Rights does not mean the other rights are not in effect.
Tenth Amendment: Power not granted to the Federal Government is reserved for states or individual people.
George Mason wrote this Bill of Rights in 1776.
How many of you, like me, didn't know what all our rights guaranteed? We have much to be thankful for as a nation.
Today, as you get ready to enjoy the fireworks, take a moment to think about what it means and thank God for the freedoms you enjoy.
What are you thankful for today? Thanks for reading. Happy Birthday America. 248 years strong! I'm proud to be an American!
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@kaylachan (65345)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Jul
I may be sad George and I are at home and not at our staycation place. However, I am thankful I can feel sad. I am thankful he's even here for me to complain and feel bad that I'm missing out on yet another thing important to us. But, he's alive. I am thankful for that. I'm thankful about the pushback I'm getting from him. He's talking about food. Not sure what he can and can't have. I might have a bit of a fight, but I will make hotdogs for him later. I am thankful I got the dishwasher going.
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@kaylachan (65345)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Jul
@just4him I'm real bad when it comes to that. I'm good at washing dishes or blankets. I'm good about doing a lot of things. But, since I can't force a meal down George everynight, I don't fill the dishwasher as fast.
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@kobesbuddy (78889)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Jul
@kaylachan When we had a dishwasher, it wouldn't get used for up to a week!
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@2ndchances24 (7489)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
4 Jul
I'm thankful to be alive this very day to enjoy the freedom of our rights that's slowly
being taken away by those in govt that don't like what America STANDS for & has
not heart or soul in what they are doing to the great American history of our rights.
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@just4him (317038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Jul
@2ndchances24 Yes, we can. We have a voice. It's that voice that kept this country from going under in the past and will keep it in the future too.
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@2ndchances24 (7489)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
6 Jul
@just4him That's JUST IT, "YET"
with the way things are going, I
don't think we can do anything to STOP IT.
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@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
4 Jul
I am thankful, always thankful when i am aware of my existence.
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@wolfgirl569 (102054)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Jul
I hope it stays like that for another 248 years
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Jul
They sure are not keeping with the 6th when it comes to Trump. We should all be very thankful for our rights. That is why we need to be sure and vote for Biden because Trump has plans to smash the Constitution and all it stands for if he is elected. That really scares me. I so hope that people aren't ignorant enough to vote for Trump.
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@kobesbuddy (78889)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Jul
We are blessed in every way possible. Other nations don't have 1/2 the privileges we enjoy! I'm thankful to be an American:)
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
5 Jul
I am always thankful to be an American when I see what is going on in other countries. Have a good day and weekend.
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