Came across a newspaper clipping that I had saved from our local paper and thought I'd share it with you all. The commentary was written by Senator Rod Grams, R-MN, and was delivered in his home state on Independence Day.
What is freedom?
You'll know instantly when it is gone.
What is freedom?
You cannot see it, but you will know instantly when it's gone.
You cannot feel it, but it shelters you like a robe.
You cannot taste it, but a taste was never sweeter.
You cannot hear it, but it rings out like a thousand bells.
You cannot buy it, though it often comes with a heavy cost.
You cannot sell it, for it is not yours to sell.
You cannot crush it, yet few things are more fragile.
You cannot extinguish it; the flame will rekindle.
You cannot keep it for yourself; it gathers strength when shared.
You cannot force it upon another; that is not its nature.
And while it can be stolen from someone without their consent,
most of history's great battles have been waged to win it back.