Anyway, independence is an odd thing, too. It sounds like it involves total freedom and absence of responsibility. It can, but if it does, it soon degenerates to chaos. Not really "independence," since everyone then spends all their time avoiding being trampled by a mob. The independence that this day celebrates is more like the independence to be responsible and disciplined on your own, without following the commands of someone else. I haven't received a handwritten illuminated scroll yet, buy I think my son is declaring that sort of independence these days. That's cool, but disturbing, too. I can finally commiserate with King George. Why don't my children want ME to make their decisions for them?
Ah, well, maybe there will be fireworks tonight. I like fireworks.
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