The following is an article I ran across in cyber-space and thought it appropiate for this site.





Declaration of Independence
Author unknown


Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?



What kind of men were they?



     Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education.

     They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: "For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."

     They gave you and me a free and independent America. The history books never told you a lot about what happened in the Revolutionary War. We didn't just fight the British. We were British subjects at that time and we fought our own government!

     Some of us take these liberties so much for granted, but we shouldn't. So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid. Remember: freedom is never free!

     It's time we get the word out that patriotism is NOT a sin, and the 4th of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and baseball games.

"God Bless America!"