Happy 4th!

Hi Everyone,

We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming this week in honor of Independence Day!

As you all know, I love America and believe this country has a special historical destiny and responsibility when it comes to freedom. No, we are not without flaws but that doesn't take away from the truth that we are the best thing that's ever happened for freedom and have a track record of getting better--too slowly for sure, but a trajectory of progress nonetheless. And the spirit of the 4th, edited to account for the progress we've made, remains one of the most important ideas in the history of humankind.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men [and women, regardless of race, color, sexual orientation or any other conceivable distinction], 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."

Consider what a profound leap of faith it is to believe something like this. Then imagine for a second what the world looks like if we don't.

Whether you are an American or not, Happy 4th! For this is a day of celebration for principles that transcend national identity.

Regards,

Nick