By Matthew Hayward
A Statement of Independence and Sovereignty
Every year, as the 4th of July rolls around, we are reminded of the spirit of independence and the values that our great nation was built upon. For many, it's a day of barbecues, fireworks, and family gatherings. For others, it's a day of reflection on the principles of freedom and liberty that define the United States. For me, it's a day to express my beliefs uniquely and personally.
For over a decade, I have upheld a tradition that may seem unconventional to some, but it's a powerful symbol of my commitment to national and state sovereignty. Every 4th of July, I burn the United Nations flag. This act is not born out of disrespect or malice, but rather, it's a statement that we are not the United Nations; we are the United States.
Before this tradition, I would publicly read the Declaration of Independence, a document that encapsulates the essence of our nation's spirit. However, I felt the need to express my sentiments in a more tangible way. Hence, the tradition of burning the UN flag was born.
To me, the UN flag represents the idea of a one-world government, which undermines individual nations' sovereignty. While the UN's goal of world peace is noble, its execution has often been questionable, and in some cases, it has even contributed to atrocities. Furthermore, the UN has been a source of numerous ideas that I find troubling, such as Agenda 21, which I believe erodes personal liberty and undermines our sovereignty.
I am an individualist, not a collectivist. I believe in the principles of individual liberty, private property, free-market capitalism, and local sovereignty. The idea of a global body dictating policies for our country is something I cannot support. While elected officials are free to make any policy decisions they deem fit, it is deeply concerning when American policy seems to be influenced by a foreign political body. This concern is particularly heightened when the foreign entity serves an ideology that is at odds with our core values of national sovereignty.
Despite my strong feelings about the UN, I am a staunch supporter of free speech. Burning a flag, whether it's the UN's or our own, is a form of expression that should be protected. As Aldous Huxley said, "I don’t want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin." I love this country and that people have the right to express their beliefs, even if they may upset others.
My 4th of July tradition is a personal expression of my beliefs. It's a reminder of the values that our nation was built upon and a statement against the erosion of our sovereignty. As we celebrate this Independence Day, let's remember the principles that make our country great and continue to uphold our rights to freedom and liberty.
Great tradition for all the right reasons!
ReplyDeleteYou are spot on-----except you don't seem to see that the entire "global" or One World Government is a strong and Satanic movement that has been operating for over 100 years in this country-----it just started to get traction after United Nations Agenda 21 was spawned back in 1990. The "One Worlders use the Trojan Horse reason of "peace" to form a world government, but that is a lie ------ all smoke and mirrors. What they really are after is international treaties, which overrule any nation's constitution. They want to control your health care, your bank account, where you live, what you drive, where you will work, and make everyone get the jab. What is the real goal? TOTALTARISM.
ReplyDeleteWe will be the slaves, the workers, and we will do whatever they command because they will have gained control of our bodies, our healthcare, our freedom to assemble, to speak and to travel. In short, they will control us thru outward circumstances.