It is Dec. 16, and we should remember this date as much as July Fourth

Chris Belland's - "Hindsights & Insights"

Sunday, December 16, 2012

It is Dec. 16, and we should remember this date as much as July Fourth

By CHRIS BELLAND Citizen Columnist

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There are many days in history and our lives that we automatically remember, almost like it is genetic. Everybody knows when Christmas is and what the Fourth of July is all about, however, there is one day in history that is equal to any other but goes unrecognized. It is difficult, if not impossible, for us to even imagine not having a say in how we are governed. Imagine, if you can, not havin...

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