American Independence Day 237

Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty Powers ! -- I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death ! -- Patrick Henry

My God!  How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!  ~Thomas Jefferson