THE FOURTH OF JULY The Wonder of Democracy

As July Fourth nears,

consider the extraordinary nature of Democracy.

One person. One vote.

Without regard to income.

Billionaire or bus driver.

One person. One vote.

Without regard to gender.

However you identify.

One person. One vote.

Without regard to color.

White. Black. Brown. Yellow.

One person. One vote.

Without regard to religion.

Christian or Atheist.

One person. One vote.

Regardless of any definition,

The amazing reality survives

Over centuries:

One person. One vote.

Cherish it.

Protect it.

Exercise it.

Freedom is not free.

Rise up!