Our Vets

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July 4, 2018 Americans will celebrate Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating that date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was adopted. I am struck with amazement when I realize how very limited independence is in foreign countries when it comes to many things that we Americans take for granted.

There are maps that sort countries regarding how much "personal freedom" their citizens enjoy. These freedoms include: freedom of speech and religion, social tolerance, and access to legal rights. I remember in college hearing that with every "freedom" comes a "responsibility".

That brings me to our responsibility to honor those vets who struggle with PTSD, especially with the noise of all the loud noise from fireworks in the neighborhood. We certainly are free to shoot the fireworks but those situations of veterans with PTSD are cases where we could think twice and perhaps take the loud noise down the block, where it might not be so emotionally destructive. After all, their service is what has helped keep America free! 

Think about it!  And have a wonderful 4th of July!