This is Independence Holiday in the USA.

July 4th is a long standing tradition in the USA to celebrate adoption of the Declaration of Independence (click here). The Revolutionary War (click here) was being fought while this declaration was drawn up and signed. The war was officially over in 1781, but, fighting continued until 1783. The United States Constitution would not be drawn up and in effect until 1789 (click here). After the USA Constitution was signed and brought to bear as the law of the land, the Twelve Amendments (click here) was drawn up in 1789. Only Amendments three through twelve were ratified in 1791. So, the coveted First Amendment was actually the Third Amendment in the first draft of the amendments.

That said, this Independence Day finds many Americans disillusioned and disadvantaged because of radical decisions by the USA Supreme Court. This 246th commemoration of Independence Day is troubled. In 2023 will be the 250th celebration of July 4th. I am certain there is anniversary celebrations already underway for next year. Hopefully, by this time next year there will be new legislators in the US House and Senate that will return function to the USA.

This Supreme Court confuses their religious and/or political affiliations with interpretation of the Rule of Law. This time next year, on the 250th July 4th needs to prove to all Americans that elections matter and with a moral majority in the federal legislature the country and the people are safe.