A Case Of Voluntaryism

The Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday.  It’s just a shame that more individuals do not realize that the Fourth does not symbolize American government, but individual liberty.  I’ve always enjoyed the Fourth, especially once darkness falls, usually around 10 P.M. in this neck of the woods, because then I can sit back with a cold beer, a fine cigar, and be dazzled by pyrotechnic displays.  I take the most enjoyment from the mortars booming in the sky and their reverberations against my body as I contentedly sit staring skyward.

Here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the populace had been threatened with cancellation of this yearly treat.  Previous donors, suffering economic hits as they say, had scaled back considerably their contributions to this American celebration.  Press reports, bemoaning this, had quoted various city officials stating their sadness at the cancellation of Fourth of July fireworks, and, statements to the effect that even if some corporate donor ponied up the cash to cover the costs, and additional costs for security, a fireworks display wouldn’t happen.

Well, fireworks are going to happen in Grand Rapids, Michigan this year because small businesses and individuals have ponied up the cash.

The only dark note to this story, is that the city of Grand Rapids still will pocket a portion of the cash for their “expenses.”

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