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Show EDITORIAL A Time To Remember In many ways, July Fourth is the most important holiday America celebrates. Yet, so often, after the final firecracker goes off, we tend to forget what we have celebrated. Liberty. The word can be said and dismissed in a matter of moments; but the history spans over 200 years. It seems that whenever someone evert mentions words like liberty and freedom, all sorts of connotations come to mind. "Right Wing," "conservative," and in some cases, even "Fascist." There is not equality among all people in this country. Of course, everyone is equal under the law, but we do not live under the law. We simply abide by it. Several groups are still descriminated against, not because of the law of the land, but as a result of lingering prejudiced attitudes. Attitudes are very difficult to change. July Fourth should be a glorious time. Why isn't it? Because many people take it for granted, and even ridicule those who respect its historical significance. To use a 1950's expression, it's not "cool" to feel proud to be an American. There are people living under repressed governments around the world who are not only "cool," but who are freezing to death in labor camps. They are also freezing to death in other ways: spiritually and intellectually. They are not allowed even the common decency to express what they think and what they believe. This weekend, Park City will celebrate our freedom holiday with a number of scheduled events. Consider the diversity of the activities: Flag Ceremony, Bicycle Race, Soap Box Derby, Children's Foot Races, Skateboard Contest, Parade, Demolition Derby, and Fireworks. The events themselves will be fun. The reason we can participate in not only these few activities, but also many others, is because of the word that can be said and dismissed in a matter of moments: Liberty. |