open.substack.com/pub/borowitzreport/p/a-new-declaration-of-independence
Andy Borowitz writes political satire on Substack, in books and, once upon a time probably, on his desktop in his junior high school. But this was offered in all seriousness as food for thought for all of us on Independence Day. You will note the subtle changes.
The flag is flying at our house today, by the way. I will always be proud of the things Americans have done to make the world a little more caring and sharing. I have lived long enough to have seen our failures in holding to those values as well as the valiant efforts of many to bring us back to what I believe is our moral center.
I have faith that we will always strive. I think of it as part of the great commission.
Have a fun and neighborly Fourth of July. And don’t play with firecrackers.
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