Letter of the Day (July 4): Independence Day

July 10, 2012 at 3:17PM
Holli Ratcliffe walks in the 4th of July parade in Oxford, Miss. on Monday, July 4, 2011.
Holli Ratcliffe walks in the 4th of July parade in Oxford, Miss. on Monday, July 4, 2011. (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

It's America's birthday. Time to take a deep breath. Take a break from all the political bickering. Just celebrate and appreciate the fact that we live in a great country. You can get bent out of shape tomorrow about the health care ruling, same-sex marriage, the economy, and the upcoming ban on selling supersize sodas in New York City. Lighten up today, have a few beers, enjoy some great food, and watch some fireworks with friends and family. Just remember, the government can't force you to have a good time today. But if you don't, you will have to pay a penalty tax.


NEIL F. ANDERSON, RICHFIELD

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