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Independence from whom and for which people? Native Americans, Blacks, indentured servants of every stripe? Should descendants of others than the English memorialize it too? Just about every people were looked down upon by the English and their descendants when they first came here. Once they were here for a few generations and blended in with the English in looks and behavior they were accepted. Those who could not are to this day discriminated against so why should they celebrate this day that does not apply to them? People are indoctrinated with all kinds of hooey when applying for and are granted citizenship, including pledging allegiance to the US flag (what? a piece of dyed cloth? they should eliminate that part, just pledge allegiance to the republic, period) which is just one more reason I still have my original citizenship. I know several people who have changed their citizenship at least twice because they went to Canada first as it was easier to be admitted there, became Canadian citizens and eventually immigrated to the US which is what they had wanted to begin with. What kind of patriotism is that? They should also change the national anthem to "America, the Beautiful" as the current one has the melody of an English drinking song and glorifies war, a particular war, but nonetheless a war. It is also almost impossible to sing as most people screech the high notes. "America the Beautiful" can be appreciated by everyone, has a lovely melody, can be sung by anyone and discriminates against no-one. What better anthem but one that glorifies the country itself? Wouldn't need fireworks to emphasize the "rockets bursting in air" either.... I wish I could know that I'm providing information to offset/deny being painted as a heavy-duty consumer although I'm very happy to be painted as a patriot. When I was a kid I understood that the original intent of celebrating Independence Day was to celebrate Independence Day, and I loved parades, still do, and appreciate that they are a delightful and charming way of bringing communities together