The Gift of Freedom
Each year in the July Publisher’s Letter I write how much I love the Fourth of July. I must admit this year it is a little tough to be excited. As the son and grandson of lifers in the Marine Corps – two men that were willing to lay down their lives for our country – I am saddened by the shape in which we find ourselves. That said, this issue is about men and women in service, so instead of talking about the negative, let’s take a hopeful look at what we are blessed to have as Americans.
We are all free to get on a plane and fly to see our parents and children. We are free to become whatever we want. We are free to choose our religion or have none. We are free to drive across this amazing country without restrictions. We are free to love who we want to love. We are free to use our voices and speak what we want to speak. Freedom is a gift that many in this world never taste, yet as Americans we are free and we cannot forget that. Thank you to the men and women who provide us these freedoms.
I am also abundantly thankful for our advertisers and readers. You make up an industry that has had a spotlight on it these past several months and you have shined beyond anyone’s expectation. I have always taken pride in my career, but going through COVID and watching you do amazing things, my pride in our industry has gone to a different level. Our industry is as important to America as any other and we should all be proud to serve in it.
As Americans we are free. There are times we all take it for granted, but this month of July as we celebrate our freedom let us all pause for a few minutes to be thankful for our imperfect country. Let’s turn off 24-hour news for the month and just be grateful for where we live and our ability to change and be free.
Dedicated to the industry,
R. Scott Adams