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by: ewanandhaydenfan5

date posted: Jun 30, 2006 6:03 PM | updated: Jun 30, 2006 8:12 PM

Independence Day

The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, as it celebrates freedom. It's a day set aside to remember the Revolutionary War. Like the Rebel Alliance, those who fought in the Revolutionary War fought for freedom from fear and oppression. They fought so that Americans could have the freedom to express themselves in word and in print and to practice whatever religion they wished (or not), without fear of repercussion. They fought for the inalienable rights of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness".*

The Rebels' similar cause of fighting for freedom is part of what drew me into SW in the first place. I vehemently believe in freedom from oppression, and GL put that struggle up on screen in a masterful way that really touched my heart.

In these times of gobal strife, it's important to remember the struggles of everyone who fought, and still fight, for freedom. I'd like to wish all those who celebrate the American Independence Day a safe and happy holiday.

*quoted from the Declaration of Independence

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	YoshiYoda "No Slotting, No Disintegration, No Accidents." - "Not Even a Good Slap?"
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 6:13 PM Independence Day as it celebrates freedom. Funny, I thought Independence Day was when the aliens attacked... You know, Will Smith... saved the day...

	darthlando22 The Starship Enterprise
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 6:23 PM You know, Will Smith... saved the day... No, I'm pretty sure it was Lando. What happened, EDB became lazy and now e&hf5 is taking over!?

	EvilDarthBear The Grand Admiral's Club
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 6:36 PM >What happened, EDB became lazy and now e&hf5 is taking over!? Curb your tongue, infidel! I am waiting until July 4th.

	viagoangel2 Were Anakin and Padme' really one?
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 6:40 PM HAPPY INDEPENDECE DAY!!!!! OR 4TH OF JULY!! Yes, please have a safe and fun holiday. Remember our troops and be proud of the STARS and STRIPES..... ANGEL

	hansgirl3 Invoking the Squee
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 7:50 PM Hey, I thought this wasn't a political blog! Happy Independence Day!!! Excellent entry E&HF5!!!

	amidalooine The Emotional Galaxy
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 8:43 PM Excellent way to start the holiday weekend, e&hf5!!!! HAPPY FOURTH to all!

Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart

date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 9:10 PM

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness".*

Hey there my friend, it's been a while...

When I think of that quote I'm reminded of when Padme says, "So this is how liberty dies, with thunderous applause." I hope that day never happens. I love this country, everything it represents and the men and women who gave their lives for it.

Happy Independence day!

PS: You have to choose, Ewan or Hayden! There is no inbetween. If you choose Hayden, I'll let you in on a juicy story.

	Jedi Master Mina Another Galaxy, another time
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 9:44 PM PS: You have to choose, Ewan or Hayden! There is no inbetween. If you choose Hayden, I'll let you in on a juicy story... ...Too gorram bad you work up to not finish that Juicy story, Michelle...It was awfully pretty and shiny for sure!!

	Michelle1968 M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 10:16 PM LOL! Hey Mina, check out my most recent blog... it's still on my mind!

	leialookalike1
date Posted: Jul 01, 2006 5:02 AM Why choose? I don't. It just gets messy.

	padmeskywalker77 Padme's Legacy
date Posted: Jul 01, 2006 5:58 AM Happy Independence Day to all. And have an enjoyable and safe weekend. When I think of that quote I'm reminded of when Padme says, "So this is how liberty dies, with thunderous applause." I hope that day never happens. I love this country, everything it represents and the men and women who gave their lives for it. Well-said Michelle!!

	ewanandhaydenfan5 I Have You Now!
date Posted: Jul 01, 2006 7:18 AM I choose Hayden! Let's have that juicy story, Michelle!

Darth Rex0
So be it....

date Posted: Jul 01, 2006 7:23 AM

Nice work. The fourth is very special to me. I love to remember the challenges that faced those everyday folks back then. It is hard to imagine a small conglomerate of colonies took it to the mighty Empire, er I mean British. When you really look at what they faced (the Patriots) its amazing they came through. Who knows what would have happened if the British won. I still think freedom would have won out eventually, but our History would be bleaker than it is.

Let Freedom Ring!

jkelly
There Is No Conflict

date Posted: Jul 01, 2006 8:30 AM

The time when the story comes out is very important on the social psyche, too. In the late 70s, the Americans were questioning what they were all about. The failure in Vietnam, the rise of fundamentalist terrorism, increasing energy costs, the ever-popular "stag-flation," unemployment, the Fed's "Saturday Night Special," and a slew of other things making the citizes question what it means to be an American.

SW, and in particular ANH, in grand terms and broad strokes reminded us all. It's terms immediately became part of of language and made us all want to "do the right thing" and fight the "dark side" (even though we didn't really know much about the dark side at that point in time).

Happy 4th!

Darth Rex0
So be it....

date Posted: Jul 01, 2006 10:09 AM

SW, and in particular ANH, in grand terms and broad strokes reminded us all.

I would agree jkelly and even lump in the original Superman there too. Right when we as a nation were thinking we were confused about who we were Superman comes in and defines if for us.

"Truth, Justice, and the American Way".

The fight agains the Empire and a man in a red cape able to leap tall buildings really helped America bring back those true patriotic feelings again.

	Michelle1968 M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Jul 01, 2006 9:55 PM Why choose? I don't. It just gets messy True, true...

	Michelle1968 M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Jul 01, 2006 9:57 PM choose Hayden! Let's have that juicy story Okay, I'll send you an email Monday morning. My home email is giving me problems....

	ewanandhaydenfan5 I Have You Now!
date Posted: Jul 02, 2006 2:30 PM Curb your tongue, infidel Thanks for the vote of confidence, EDB. Hey, I thought this wasn't a political blog! I thought I should add that little disclaimer! Excellent way to start the holiday weekend Thanks! I'll send you an email Monday morning. Thanks, Michelle.

	ewanandhaydenfan5 I Have You Now!
date Posted: Jul 02, 2006 2:38 PM Well-said Michelle I agree. Our History would be bleaker than it is. Force forbid. made us all want to "do the right thing" Right...ANH was very inspirational.

	darthlando22 The Starship Enterprise
date Posted: Jul 03, 2006 5:02 PM Curb your tongue, infidel That sounds important.

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