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July 4, 2010
Reflections on July 4th
On July 4th, I think it's important to remember what America is all about and think about why our parents and grandparents came to this country, courtesy of the movie "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle":
Our parents came to this country, escaping persecution, poverty and hunger. Hunger, Harold. They were very, very hungry. They wanted to live in a land that treated them as equals, a land filled with hamburger stands. And not just one type of hamburger, okay? Hundreds of types with different sizes, toppings, and condiments. That land was America! America, Harold! America! Now this is about achieving what our parents set out for. This is about the pursuit of happiness. This night . . . is about the American Dream! Dude, we can stay here, get arrested, and end our hopes of ever going to White Castle. Or, we can take that hang glider and make our leap towards freedom. I leave the decision up to you.
Posted by Dean at July 4, 2010 10:24 AM
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