Forlorn 4th?

Chris Satullo, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inkwaster, recently wrote a piece that called for Americans to cast aside their 4th of July celebrations and spend the day atoning for recent U.S. atrocities (Abu Ghraib, Gitmo, etc.). He states that we have sullied the memory of our founding fathers who would have been appalled by such things. He goes on to say that we are to blame because we stood by silent while those on high ordered these actions.

Since we are supposed to be atoning, let’s make sure we have a complete list. Have we properly atoned for My Lai? How about the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII? What about Wounded Knee?

And what about slavery? Oops, I forgot. We don’t have to have a day of silence. We just need to fork over our hard earned money to wipe the slate clean for that one.

Let’s take this thing international. Should the Germans forgo Oktoberfest to atone for the Holocaust? How about the British cancel St. George’s Day to make up for the exploitation of India?

Liberal guilt is an amazing thing. It knows no limits. Someone else did a bad thing so we have to deprive ourselves of experiencing joy. What nonsense!

We who are of sound mind and strong moral fiber celebrate the 4th of July to honor the sacrifices of the many, not the cowardice and evil deeds of the few.

Mr. Satullo and the rest of the emotionally fragile left can atone all they want on the 4th. I’ll be raising my glass in tribute to those who really matter.