Freedom. Makes one's heart swell. Maybe make the pulse beat a little quicker. Think of the "Freedom speech" from the movie Braveheart. Or the "Band of Brothers" speech from Henry V, Act IV Scene 3.

John Adams wrote, "The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the freedom of thinking, speaking, and writing." He also wrote, "Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom."

With all the bills proposed in Congress currently, I think we need to open our eyes and become even more involved in the political process and involve our children. Hopefully it's not too late.

As you can read in another column today, Heather wrote concerning The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child and the dangers it holds. A signed treaty becomes the supreme law of the land, superseding all federal and state laws. (Check out ParentalRights.org  for more information.)

There's a bill about to be voted on next week (last I heard it would be on Monday, July 6th) called "Cap and Trade." If passed, this bill will require every homeowner who wishes to sell their home to obtain a federal inspector to conduct an energy audit on their home. The cost of the audit will be paid by the homeowner. Before the house is allowed to sell, it will have to have upgrades (windows, hot water heater, furnace, insulation, air-conditioner, roof, etc.) to bring it up to "green standards."

Health care is about to go through some major changes. Although for some things, social medicine may sound like a great idea, but the media doesn't mention the long wait patients have to endure before being seen or getting particular treatments. Those who are aged or those who have any disabilities are prime to be not treated due to the government's decision on how to spend its money for health care to the masses. If one's quality of life won't be deemed "good enough" or if one has lived a long and happy life, someone could determine who should or shouldn't have treatment to prolong their lives.

There are times I think we as a nation have become the frog in the pot over slow heat. Its freedom has been taken away and at first the warming water is pleasant. But before long, it's boiling and he's no more. I hope America has a revival from the Lord and wakes up to what is going on politically. Benjamin Franklin is attributed to this quote, we all need to remember:

They who can give up essential liberty [freedom] to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Current affairs may mean we need to have "another revolution" of some sort. John Adams wrote, “What do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations…This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution.”

Happy 4th of July ~ Independence Day. Remember those who've came before us and who fought & died for our liberty...for our freedom. Let's not let their sacrifices be in vain. 

Donna Conner lives in Fort Worth, TX with her husband, Glenn, their son, Mike, Donna's mother, Charlotte, and their dog, Lucia. Donna and Glenn have been homeschooling their son since the beginning of his education. Mike completed his homeschooling in the fall of 2008. Donna is an artist and has always enjoyed writing. She wrote Homeschooling Only One in 2003, after discovering that there were many other families homeschooling only one child. Her website is devoted to those with only one student in their homeschool, with listings of online resources. Her website is at  http://donnac.com and read her blog at: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/DonnaC

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