Independence Day!

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What does Independence mean to you?

More often than not, I wonder how much freedom is underrated and unappreciated. Today, the Philippines celebrates its Independence. Independence is something taken for granted by some. There are just a few who knows or remembers how we gained our Independence. With our independence, comes great responsibility. Staying free and not being under the rule of anyone. But with the recent economic crisis and political turmoil our country is facing now that we are indeed free and independent, sometimes my mind wonders whether it is better to have remained under the American rule. But that's just an errant thought of course.

If we did not gain our independence, we could be American citizens right now. Coming to and from at our convenience and happiness to the U.S. of A. I would have more access to sugarfree items (being a diabetic and all that). My kids would have better privileges. There are greener pastures in the U.S.

But then, when I rethink it. I'm proud to be a Filipino. The Philippines is rich in itself. We hold so much promise. We all just have to learn to maximize our potentials.We take power into our own hands. We use People Power to remove officials who we think are undeserving. We have a lot of talented persons who make our country proud. We are known to the world because of them.

Let us be proud that we are Independent.