By Ray DiLorenzo
Washington’s Revolutionary War flag
The Pine tree reflected the colonists’ belief that when human government fails, they have the right to seek justice from God.
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to formally vote to declare independence from Great Britain. The vote of the states was 12 yes, 0 no, and 1 abstention. New York failed to vote because its delegates claimed they lacked direction from their state government.
After the vote, the delegates fell into a heavy, almost solemn silence when it became clear that the result had been unanimous. They knew the weight of their decision. They literally signed their death warrants. I wouldn’t doubt that every man silently prayed to God for protection.
Following the vote, Congress debated and made minor revisions to the Declaration of Independence. The final text of the document, largely written by Thomas Jefferson and edited by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and other delegates, was adopted on July 4, 1776. The formal signing did not occur until August 2, 1776.
Great Britain now knew for certain who these traitors be.
It was the culmination of years of argument and toil to initially attempt to make peace with London and voice their discontent. The Southern states and New York insisted on making peace. It was clear in New England that they were at war, having already lost hundreds of men in battle. Petitions were repeatedly sent to London, which proved fruitless. The king had declared Americans rebels. John Dickinson of Pennsylvania wrote many of the petitions but was absented for most of the votes involving the Declaration since he knew it would lead to war and he was a quaker.
After much argument, Benjamin Franklin was asked to comment. He purportedly said, “The question is not whether, by a Declaration of Independence, we should declare something we are not, but whether to declare a fact something which already exists.” In essence, Franklin was saying to the Congress, “War is upon you; what are you going to do about it?”
When all efforts at peace failed, a new form of government was envisioned—self-government—
The financial and personal cost of the war was thousands of lives on both sides, a generation of financial hardship, and great personal loss for the signers of the Declaration. Many of the signers were captured and tortured; others had their homes burned, sons killed in battle, and property seized.
The war did cement Americas’ commitment to liberty that shaped America’s destiny. It is forever embedded in our DNA.
After the war, John Adams, upon becoming the first American ambassador to the Court of St. James in 1785, was required to present himself to King George III. It was a bit tense. While departing the king’s presence, the king said, “I pray, Mr. Adams, that the United States does not suffer unduly from the want of a monarchy.”
Like everything made with human hands, it was never perfect. But, like, our Constitution says, “in order to form a more perfect union.” After 250 years, we have shown the world that we can indeed prosper without the want of a monarchy.
“While I live, let me have a country… a free country.” John Adams
We have entered a crisis in which a political party saw fit to import millions of illegal immigrants from third-world countries without any knowledge of their backgrounds, primarily to serve a political agenda in search of new voters. As a result of this influx, the Democrat Party has, in violation of our laws, allowed millions into our country who lack a tradition of freedom and a desire for it, instead seeking financial aid. That exodus also included tens of thousands of criminals their countries were eager to be rid of. This illicit act has caused death and great harm to thousands of innocent Americans.
The Democratic Socialists having hitched a ride on the Democrat Party is a perfect but temporary union. The Dems are bomb throwers rather than problem solvers, and the Socialists have plenty of bombs. The Socialists’ intention is to change the face of our country, to eliminate freedom and the pursuit of happiness, and to create a dependent state to exert greater control over the populace.
Does anyone believe that if any government distributes free housing, free food, free healthcare, or anything of value that these radicals are demanding, we will still have the freedom to choose? We will not! If the government covers the costs, it will dictate the terms. Housing will be provided according to their preferences and locations. Healthcare will be as they please, including the determination to alter or discontinue care altogether.
The issues of morality, such as the planned destruction of the family, homosexual marriage, transgenderism, and drag queens, have contributed to the chaos and demoralization of the populace.
The radicals no longer want an America as we know it! Our beliefs, freedoms, morals, and the pursuit of happiness will be dead. The freedom of choice that makes life sweet will be gone.
The socialists are not here to work with any other set of values. They will lie all the way to our destruction. They are here to replace American values with their version of equality and collectivism, which includes the elimination of our greatest asset, the middle class.
If that seems improbable, reconsider. These foreigners, including radical leftists, socialists, and Democrats, are promoting communism that has failed everywhere. In many areas, it is gaining ground because of the ignorance of those who vote for it.
The consequences of this shift are already visible, as communities grapple with increased division and hostility. If we do not uphold our principles, we risk losing the essence that makes our nation unique, resilient, and the greatest country on earth. Show me a better country. Ultimately, show me a better country. God save America!
“It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.”
George Washington
