Everybody good day to you uh something uh just real quick. I sort of wanted wanted to touch base on because we are approaching the beginning of july and as of us know it is the fourth of july holiday. Approaching and i just want to remind everybody what exactly it is that we are celebrating on the 4th of july. Because i keep hearing you know happy fourth and you know have a good fourth.

Everybody refers to this day as the fourth of july. But we're we're not addressing what that actually means and the purpose of this video is just to kind of remind us all that we are celebrating our independence on the 4th of july. That is the day that our nation became a nation and our freedoms from foreign control was one and uh. I think rather than sheepening the holiday by referring it referring to it over and over and over again as the fourth.

We should we should readjust what we call it and call it what it is and i know it takes longer and americans like to shorten. Then yeah you can feed those to the fishies. She's feeding. She's feeding m m's to the piggies leave even though it takes longer to say we shouldn't shorten.

It and cheapen. It by simply referring to the holiday as the fourth and we should be referring it to independence day especially now more than ever because our country is one of the most uh unstable times. I think i've ever seen it in my lifetime. And we also in my opinion should be refocusing ourselves on our our values and remind ourselves from time to time and i understand that times are tough right now and our money's being destroyed and a lot of people think that our our freedoms.

Are evaporating prices are through the moon. Politicians are just as honest as they always were and the everyday person is is seriously struggling right now in our country and because of that i think now it is more important than ever for all of us to just revisit our core and revisit who we are re establish our values and not forget that it's always darkest before the dawn. So let us remind ourselves what our great nation was founded upon what it's made out of and most importantly who we are exactly so that being said happy independence day. Everybody happy birthday america thanks for watching see you guys later have a great day bye.


100 thoughts on “Stop doing this! remember who we are!”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave says:

    Nah, you guys need to stop with this rebellious phase and come back to the UK. It is the only way. Lmao

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kris says:

    Happy Independence Day you ungrateful brats! 🤣
    3% taxes don't seem that bad any more do they? 🤔
    Much love from across the pond 🥰🥰🥰

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alan Zan says:

    I am an Australian Godmother Bless you Brother 👍🇦🇺🦘

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Yes Yes says:

    You guys have no clue… America will go back into slavery and Europe once again will destroy America in the coming months and few years. We are entering a very DARK TIME in History, but the GOOD NEWS is this TROUBLE will be short lived. The Bad Evil people that run the world will lose and be destroyed, and World Peace will for the first time be on Earth.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Hill says:

    Ray for Prez!!!

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars hillbilly3366 says:

    Happy Independence Day brother!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve Cooke says:

    Bravo! Agree 💯% Ray! My wife and I love your channel. 👍👍We've learned a ton and laughed a ton. Keep on doing what you're doing. Don't change a thing.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Carsten says:

    Let's go Brandon!

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Helen MacHelen says:

    Let's call it Stop Selling Our Country to the CCP

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Spear 327 says:

    WHATTT ? I thought 4th of July was go to Walmart and buy a couple hundred dollars worth of fireworks that were made in China and go make a lot of noise and catch things on fire so the fire department has even more calls to go to. Ok done with my sarcasm, May this great country get back on track with everyone working together again.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Buick Mackane says:

    I agree, and I always correct anyone who doesn’t call it American Independence Day.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott Marshall says:

    Remember, there's more of us than them, and we have right on our side, for what that's worth, I like to think quite lot. Thanks for bringing it up, Happy Independence. (it's not just one day).

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TheBumLife FerLife says:

    I hope you don't mind but I had to share that. Everybody needs to know it's Independence Day not just the fourth

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Terry Skaggs says:

    Right on buddy happy Independence day

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tom smith says:

    Happy Independence Day to you and all of my fellow Patriot and thank you to all veterans that fought for our freedom…which freedom never free. Happy birthday America.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ellie Jackson says:

    So, Raymond EM, when are you running for president?

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars caddyrack says:

    Happy 4th of July America. A special to you and your family Rainman Ray. From your neighbour above the 49th parallel. Cheers from Vancouver B.C

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ninefinger Jack says:

    The lie that Americans fought for freedom sailed after the second world war.
    Now it is imperialism masked in corrupt capitalism.
    What values are those exactly?
    And lastly July 4th was not the day that piece of paper was ratified. It happened later that year.

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wayne Ploss says:

    Aman bro God bless America 🇺🇸

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TM says:

    Happy Independence Day! America is the best country in the world! Thank you for being you! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tsr7198 says:

    Absolutely agree! Thank you for taking your time to humbly remind us. 🇺🇲

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wayne Schenk says:

    Good video.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Henry says:

    Well, we did not have this problem 3 years ago and they are giving our country away to those who can not even speak our language. Wake up…

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Game Plays 1230 says:

    I seen this fall from stability in 2012 when I was around 10 years old
    In 2016 I saw the end of the nation by 2030

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shaggy IRL says:

    Happy Independence Day from an Australian and hopefully your justice system can grow up and stop living in the past on your constitution and update it to the current times and be more current with it as I’ve done some minimal looking up stuff and the original construction was heavily told to be updated every 9 years by one of the founding fathers

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars No User Name says:

    Just stick to the auto repair. You don't have to push the trump/conservative white pride talking points too. Muh america…🙄

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Finn McCool says:

    Only to play Devils Advocate and to stir the pot up a bit. July 4th is not our Independence Day. It's the day we declared our Independence but it is not the day we were truly Independent. That day was September 3rd( If I remember correctly) 1783 when the Treaty of Paris was actually signed. On this day we became independent of Great Britain officially but not before. Our forefathers had to fight for it with every fiber of their being from July 4th 1776 until September 3rd 1783. I'm all for celebrating the day the brave men and women of our past stood up and gave King George the ol you're number 1 salute but let's not forget what they actually had to endure to make this great country and Independent one. God Bless you everyone and God Bless the United States of America!!

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jason Albright says:

    Happy Independence Day Ray. God Bless brother. I love the videos.

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lynn Peavey says:

    Well said, Independence is what it is, or was! The minute we allowed foreign banks control of our money supply, our independence went by by!

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Cole says:

    Well said Thank You

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DanKuches says:

    Thank you Ray, and a Happy Independence Day to you as well. No more saying the 4th, except about a date in the calendar. You are solid, this is our great and proud country, and it will remain that way, our darkest hours may yet to bear witness to the damage that may be coming, but we will endure and prosper again. Good motivation and a sincere debt of gratitude to our founding fathers, all the Patriots since then, and for all those that will be true Patriots for our future. May God continue to Bless our great country and may good, honest patriots carry that Blessing as a shield and armor.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jake Holt says:

    It’s hard for this to happen when you have selfish entitled brats hating the country. Instead of being better people today. They analyze and criticize a past that was so much different and harder living. Than we have to say ant hate those people for it. Being so caught up in this bs sjw movement. They now hate those same people today that had no part in it for the color of their skin. Yet claim this country is so racist and intolerant. Shows how many people have actually traveled or world or experience and cutler beyond Twitter and tiktok.
    People still so caught up from the brainwashing of trump hate for 4 years. They can’t see the absolute disaster that is unfolding right in front of their faces. Because they traded a man they were told to hate. For the literally geriatric devil that have been a career useless politician. Even the msm and woke Hollywood is criticizing him.

    You’re right it’s always the darkest before the dawn. But I fear the sun is still setting on the disaster we are facing in this country. Meaning we have a long way togo. I fear 2020 was the start and it’s not going to be a long couple more years. But it’s going to be a long decade. Especially if the dems are allowed to continue this disaster they have started. If they don’t get put in check this fall. The 2024 election will be irrelevant. Look was Biden has been able to accomplish in just a year n half. There won’t be a country left half way through 2023. But I could say his handlers because let’s be honest. Biden isn’t left in charge of his own baths. Never mind is he actually making any decisions. He just does and says what he’s told. He’s the dems useful idiot

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jose Martinez says:

    Well said brother! May God bless those hands. Keep being true to the values that hold you strong!

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars kevin barrington says:

    Well said brother! Remember, freedoms when lost seldom return. We can not sit around and watch our freedoms dwindle…. Stay vigilant folks and don’t let them slip away in front of your eyes

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Thomas Devine says:

    You are right, thank you.

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars NNA says:

    New Hat…(!?)

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Zepplin76 says:

    From this conflict veteran, Happy Independence Day!

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nick Malone says:

    More important than ever as the communists attempt to take this country and reshape it into woke climate change cult utopia

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Angel Delcourt says:

    I love America no matter what. I don't care about whose in power or who was in power. America is great, America will always and has always been great. Don't follow the man/women, follow the Constitution. United we stand!

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Kallas says:

    Independence Day is thought to have occurred in 1776, but true freedom didn't happen for 99% of Americans until the 21st century.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nick Malone says:

    China controls us now … thanks joe brandon

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Thomas Smith says:

    Amen Sir. Thank you. From one who served. (By the way, I'll be 77 on Aug. 10th, Keep the faith Baby).

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David says:

    We need to stop the divide. Happy Independence Day!

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Local Chipper says:

    It won’t let me play this video (says “an error occurred…”
    I hope you have a happy 4th.

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Welch says:

    From Australia,well said l think you speak for all of us ray as an Australian we lost our freedom when they took our gun's away from us , all of us around the world are looking at the American people,because if you guy's fail we are doomed ,we must think of the children.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ric reh says:

    Do they even teach that in schools today???? is that class right after gender identification class. There's got to be some "little Johnny" jokes somewhere out there about this

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Angelico says:

    Well said, Ray. Here in Australia, the same phenomenon applies to Australia Day (January 26th). There is a political push to redefine it away from the original, and thus to denigrate Western civilization and the European culture which the British brought with them. Don't fall for it, citizens of the USA! There is no perfect place on this planet but there are people trying to create a Utopia based on the flawed theories of Karl Marx – a second-rate journalist who sponged off his friends and lived in a foreign country (England) where his grave is venerated and his statue protected. That theory has failed miserably throughout the 20th century at the cost of hundreds of millions of lives. Thank you for your Constitution, from which we borrowed (albeit imperfectly) and for your fight for independence from tyranny, which we, fortunately, didn't copy.

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars u666sa says:

    Happy independance day. Although, I would add this also. A lot of Americans think about yourselves as an exclussive nation. Somebody who others should look up to and be like you. However, throughout the world, your nation is doing a lot of evil things. Wherever there is oil and other natural resources, your nation is doing anything to destabilize such countries and whole regions in order to buy stuff cheaper than the market value. Presently, you have stepped into Russian territory, more precisely conducted a coup in ukraine in 2014, and raised a whole generation of brain washed people. Right now Russian army is freeing ukrainian, historically Russian terroritories (ukraine mean u kraine, near border, quite literally), and people are welcoming us. If you in the face of NATO or European Union, decide to inverveine, you will loose that holiday, the 4th of July. Because your territory will be a waste land.

    So during this 4th of July, I want you to think about and realize that your freedom can not come at expense of freedom and soverignty of other nations. More over, you do not have values you can teach others, you have black lives matters riots, gay parades, sintentically raised fuel and food prices, and about hundred different genders, not to mention drag queen shows for gindergardeners.

    Right now, is not the same America we all loved to love back in the 80s. Something somewhere went wrong. Realize that and try to fix it.

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ronald Tolzin says:

    Well said!

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars by an Argentinian 🇦🇷 says:

    Good advice.

  51. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Adventures In Modern Recording says:

    The day we pretend we are independent and not enslaved to the bankers and their endless wars.

  52. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ED Harry says:

    Ray well said and thank you for saying& doing all you do! You Are The Best………………

  53. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nathan says:

    "Happy treasonous day, ungrateful colonials" – Queen of England :)🤣😂 Ray, I make it a point to say Happy independence day, oh and Have yourself a great day.

  54. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars seth peters says:

    I agree . Happy independence Ray. 🇺🇸 👍👍

  55. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars supercrew63 says:

    Well said my fellow American and fellow wrench

  56. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Martin Audet says:

    I understand where you are coming from, Ray. Being an Aussie, we also have issues with Australia Day and forget that it marks the day that we landed here as a penal settlement, but became much more than that. We all need to be more mindful of exactly what we are celebrating. Happy Independence Day to you and yours.

  57. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jack Cann says:

    It’s Independence Day, always has been always will be.

  58. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jmrtinez69 says:

    Thank you!

  59. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JRX2 says:

    remember that our independence was base on taxation with out representation! the unfair and unjust practice that the king of england was taxing the life from us! we are a people deeply base on God's Holy Word! The Holy Bible! we believe that every human has the right to live if God Him Self gave them life! we are not to impede on such God given rights! even to the life of the unborn! we were made by our Creator to populate this earth as God's given right! God Him Self made man! and then made woman to be a companion and a helper for man! and Bless them to multiply the earth! we have gone astray in our responsibility before God! we all have turn aside to our own! and forgotten God! may He grant us mercy again as a nation under God once again before His great and terrible day comes! Jesus saves!

  60. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RJon2006 says:

    God bless the USA! Have a great Independence Day!

  61. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris Leffler says:

    Independence day

  62. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Reefkpr says:

    Well Said Ray. Happy Independence Day!!!! 🇺🇲

  63. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jonathan S says:

    Amen brother!!!!

  64. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Will Morici says:

    Ray, THANK YOU! As the son of a 13 year old kid who fought at D-DAY, flying a B-17, let me say that I love you more than ever. My thanks to you, brother, for standing up when so many sit down and for telling it like it is. July 4th is our Independence Day, a day, that John Adams noted, was the day all 13 clocks struck at just the right second. Thanks for everything you do and I wish you and your entire family a wonderful Independence Day. I hope you took the time off to recharge, reflect, and be thankful for all the good in your life. Be blessed, my brother!

  65. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wayne Urban says:

    And a happy Independence Day to you and your family stay safe

  66. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars numberyellow says:

    I tend to go with freedom day, lol. But yeah, it IS Independence Day, and most people forget that… I mean, for christ's sake, we live in a time, where if you pick a random 20-something off the street, they can't tell you how many states are in the country, where our nation's capitol is, what countries are above, or below the U.S., geographically.. can't tell us who the president is, when the declaration of independence was signed, or what's in the bill of rights… it's sad. things are bad, and i really don't see them getting any better. people are dumb by design, and as long as that's true, we're gonna keep getting more of the same, because dumb people are easy to manipulate. But i digress..

    lol, feeding m&m's to the fish… that's peak Florida, right there.. Happy Freedom Day, Ray.

  67. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jim Cap says:

    Happy Independence Day, Ray!

  68. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Cherokee2005 says:

    Happy Independence Day Ray!!!!!!!!

  69. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kim DeHart says:

    Amen Ray, Amen

  70. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars chris gariepy says:

    Well said sir thank you

  71. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin Hardisty says:

    Great positive thoughts. Our country is in a dangerous place.

  72. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matt Jones says:

    Amen kind sir!!!!!! Amen

  73. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Dodd says:

    G’day Ray
    I agree 100% . In Australia we have people who want to dishonour our flag and core values, but they are happy to demand the benefits that this country provides.
    Happy Independence Day
    Keep smiling mate
    JD

  74. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin says:

    Happy Overthrowing of a Tyrannical Government, which in turn, gave us the ability to have Independence from, and the power to continue to replace Tyrannical Governments, With Whatever means necessary, including and especially guns Day.

  75. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave Russell says:

    Well said!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  76. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Oleksy says:

    Thank you sir,
    finally someone other than my kids ( all your age) from your generation gets it.
    All the best to you and your family.

  77. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Cochrane says:

    Happy Independence Day Ray!
    Over here in Oz we don't have our independence yet, but once Queen Elizabeth II pop's off, then I think that Australia will become an independent country, sooner rather than later.

  78. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sheldon H says:

    Video won’t play Ray! You able to try a re upload or something? I think YouTube did some shadow blocking or something!

  79. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars D brandon says:

    Happy Independence Day.

  80. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars austin roberts says:

    So we should all fight against the communists in our government, who are against the Constitution, the Supreme court, the rule of law, and do everything they can to allow invaders and rioters to run this country !

  81. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RT 1599 says:

    AMEN!!!!

  82. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Al Thomas says:

    Amen.

  83. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JOHN'S WICK says:

    INDEPENCE FROM A TYRANNICAL GOVERNMENT—THE BIRTH OF AMERICA

  84. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Castillo says:

    Ray for President. Get America Moving Again 😆 In all seriousness I would vote for him if he ever did run for president

  85. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave C says:

    Agreed. As a veteran and my son presently serving (5th enlistment) Independence Day is one of the most sacred days for me. I volunteered to fight to maintain the freedoms for all Americans no matter their religious beliefs, sexual orientation, lifestyle or political beliefs. I hope that this year many reflect on what it really means for ALL Americans, nut just their gang.❤

  86. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Martin Swan says:

    I though it was about exploding as many cheap Chinese fireworks as possible.

  87. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mountain Mike says:

    Little methy looking today my guy

  88. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CarBomb says:

    Sad when our flag has become a party decoration to be thrown away on the 5th.

  89. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Mcloughlin says:

    Happy independence day to you Ray and your family. Agree totally 👍

  90. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nate Danner says:

    couldn’t have said it better my self Ray, Happy Independence Day Brother !- grew up in maryland, moved to orlando from 2016-2019 now back in maryland

  91. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TheJCorbi82 says:

    Rainman Ray, does anyone ever call you Florida Man lol?

  92. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike W says:

    Happy Independence Ray to you and your family! You are correct the globalists are on the march trying to take our country from us we may end up in a Civil War who knows hang in there thanks for your videos they’re awesome!

  93. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michel Brown says:

    Did you know that USA CORP belongs to Washington DC wich is City of London owned, along with City of Vatican. . .

  94. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Albert Tibbets says:

    Thank you Ray!!!

  95. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John K says:

    Down with the British!

  96. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nicholas Micciche says:

    Following you for some time now. Love your videos. Kudos to you for bringing to light what Independence Day is truly all about!!!

  97. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jake Jones says:

    I am in Canada and we are also struggling with high fuel costs and high food prices. Our country is a lot like yours. I hope things get better.

  98. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars niemma2 says:

    Even here Finland we remember and celebrate our independence with that right name.

  99. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LONE WOLF RC'S says:

    Happy Freedom Day

  100. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars WXSEDY says:

    This is a bit of a sore spot with me. I love America but too damn many people don't have a CLUE! Idiots will say "freedom" like some a Pavlovian response but then turn right around and empower the very entities that would enslave us all. Therefore, may I suggest reading the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE? Here it is….

    IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776

    When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

    We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.—That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,—That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

    Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.

    But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.—Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.

    He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

    He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.

    He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.

    He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.

    He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.

    He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.

    He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.

    He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary Powers.

    He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.

    He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.

    He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.

    He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.

    He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:

    For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:

    For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States:

    For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:

    For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:

    For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury:

    For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences:

    For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies:

    For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:

    For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.

    He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.

    He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.

    He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation, and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & Perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.

    He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.

    He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.

    In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

    Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.

    We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.—And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.

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