For Independence Day
A few thoughts on what America means from The Star-Spangled Avenger himself (as transcribed by J. Micheal Straczynski in Amazing Spider-Man #537):
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Given that the lettering in that panel above is a little tight, I’m just going to type that whole speech out below so it’s a bit easier to read:
…Doesn’t matter what the press says. Doesn’t matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn’t matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right.
This nation was founded on one principle above all else: The requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences.
When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree besides the river of truth, and tell the whole world–
–No you move.”
Just a little something to think about as you’re out cooking burgers, watching fireworks, buying mattresses at a discount or whatever it is you’re doing to celebrate The Fourth of July.
