By Danny Carroll
State Senator
Over two hundred years ago, our Founding Fathers put their lives on the line to
create a new country in which freedom reigned. These men had a vision of a nation
unafraid to face its enemies and win. We, the people of the United States, have
faced insurmountable odds since our young country’s conception but continue to fight
for our God-given rights unique to the United States of America.
The Fourth of July was the day on which the Declaration of Independence was
ratified. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among
these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights,
Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of
the governed…” This was the day that Americans stood up against tyranny to create a
government controlled by the people, for the people.
We must keep those values at the forefront of our minds as we navigate today’s
political discourse. It has become too easy to forget that people on the opposite
sides of the political spectrum are human beings and deserve our respect, whether or
not we agree. We are a nation that celebrates our differences. There is a time and a
place for political rhetoric, but let us not forget the price we have paid to have
the freedom for such discourse.
Innumerous brave men and women have given their lives so we could enjoy the freedoms
and rights we too often take for granted. Still people fight across the globe to
bring similar freedoms and rights to the oppressed. Let us celebrate the brave
Americans who put their lives on the line every day so we may continue to celebrate
our independence.
We are one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I hope
we, as proud Americans, continue to fight for the unity of our nation and people. I
wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July, and may God bless America.
If you have any questions or comments about these issues or any other public policy
issue, please call me toll-free at 1-800-372-7181 or email me at
danny.carroll@lrc.ky.gov<mailto:danny.carroll@lrc.ky.gov>. You can also review the
Legislature’s work online at www.lrc.ky.gov<http://www.lrc.ky.gov>.