First and foremost, I'm thankful for family as well as their health and mine.
Beyond that, here's a couple more things for which I'm very grateful:
The U.S. Constitution. Notably,
And I am thankful that there are still some Republicans (though maybe not in Congress) that still believe in the rule of law.
Ultimately, that means there is still hope to save our Republic.
The deliberations of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 were held in strict secrecy. Consequently, anxious citizens gathered outside Independence Hall when the proceedings ended in order to learn what had been produced behind closed doors. The answer was provided immediately. A Mrs. Powell of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” With no hesitation whatsoever, Franklin responded, “A republic, if you can keep it.” (Benjamin Franklin)
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