First allow me to acknowledge that this song is a favorite of mine. This video is one of the better one's out there that illustrates the message of the music. Truth be told, I am proud to be an American.
More importantly however is the fact that you and I as well as most all of our countrymen are very, very fortunate to be Americans. There are few places in the world today or in history that afford people the opportunity that this country does by design.
No place is perfect or problem free but the fact remains that by and large we live a great life here in the USA.
Most of us are here by fortunate accident. Today, on the formal anniversary of the birth to this great experiment, we have the chance to pause and celebrate our good fortune. Encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do so.
Happy Birthday America!