i hate the 4th of july. why? because it is yet another example of the way our culture is more words than action.

words float through the air touting “i’m proud to be an american where at least i know i’m free . . . ” but it is bull shit. we live in a country that treats queer people like second class citizens who do not have the right to marry. transgender people fear for their jobs, health and very lives. a large amount of the population are without jobs, health care and can not afford to further their education.

so i’m sorry, i refuse to celebrate our “freedom” until that means we can celebrate our equality as well.

“We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it.” — Edward R. Murrow