In this age of war & violence that is so unjust -- it seems hard to celebrate the birth of our country. However we forget that despite the fact that we may be unhappy about the current president and administration, we have much to be grateful for. I'm so glad to be American. I'm happy that we can replace this president and have the opportunity to make right what has been wronged. I am grateful that even though my rights as a citizen may have eroded in the past 7 years -- I still live in a great country that with mine and so many other votes will pave a way to great things for the U.S. There are so much that we take for granted as Americans. God has blessed us with so much! Again, while our leaders may be responsible for so much injustice and inequality, we still are in one of the wealthiest countries in the world that affords us much that so many don't have. And we have rights and luxuries that many don't have. I pray for those in the midst of combat -- ...