Should we celebrate Independence Day when the government refuses to pass laws to protect freedom from discrimination?
Should we celebrate Independence Day when our government applies different taxes to gays than straight married couples?
Should we celebrate Independence Day when our government is ruled by religion?
Should we celebrate Independence Day when someone cannot find housing solely because they are gay?
Should we celebrate Independence Day when our nation still treats some of its residents like second and third class citizens?
No.
Why do we celebrate Independence Day for a nation that treats the gay community very similarly to how Britain treated the US? Would we not be more productive by using this day to protest? I think it would make one hell of statement. Why do we trust that the government is just going to make things better if we keep begging and asking? How long do we have to beg?
I do not respect this country. I will not celebrate this country. I am disgusted to be an American.
So next Independence Day, next Memorial Day, next President’s day, next Labor Day ask yourself “Why are you celebrating? Are you celebrating this country? Should you be celebrating this country?”