Freedom is never easy

We look and listen to what is going on in Iran today as its’ citizens struggle for the freedoms we have taken for granted for over 240 years. For those of us that understand how we acquired the freedoms we have in the Bill of Rights, we can well appreciate the fight the Iranian citizens have undertaking to also obtain similar freedoms. The young people in our country have taken our freedoms for granted for many years and have not appreciated that our brave citizens have given their life for us to be free. They fail to recognize the sacrifice that has been made since that time to ensure we maintain life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. It all started in 1776 when brave citizens of this British colony objected to the tyranny that they were being subjected to and took bold actions by proclaiming our Declaration of Independence, knowing at that time, that they would be sacrificing their lives, money, property and way of life for freedom. Then we had the shot heard around the world and the fight was on. With the aid of France providing assistance with their navy and supplies, and after 7 long years under tremendous hardships, our militia was able to defeat the British army and gain our independence. The people of Iran have seen the people of Iraq embrace their freedoms and the attainment of voting for candidates of their choice that has not been seen in the Middle East let alone an Islamic state. What people must realize is that freedom is not free and as to quote Thomas Jefferson: “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” Something many people in our country have failed to understand for many years. And yet for all the negatives about the internet, the people of Iran have seen what the real world in like and to quote Thomas Jefferson again, “Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day. Since over 70% of the population of Iran is under 35, they do not support their Islamic state or were around when the Shah had been overturned. Our country should outwardly show our support for the Iranian citizens in their struggle.