On Santa Monica Beach each Sunday, there is a memorial for our war dead of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars.
In Santa Clarita last Fall, I attended a funeral procession for a local soldier. Thousands of us stood at the side of the road, strangers to the family, but there to abide.
The Freedom Riders were out in full force to act as a shield for the family, in case there was a protest against the procession and funeral.
The dichotomy of our protected rights of free speech and assembly, guaranteed by our constitution, and its ability to harm and be hateful is not lost on me.
To those who have served and their families, past and present, I thank you for your service, sacrifice, and our abundant freedoms.
To you and yours, a safe, happy, and healthy 4th of July, thank you.
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