The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and America’s 13 colonies’ freedom from British rule.
InMaricopa published a poll asking readers, “How proud are you to be American on Independence Day?”
About three out of five (62%) of the 124 voters said they are “extremely proud.” Thirteen percent described themselves as “proud,” and 14% marked “indifferent.” More than one in 10 said they are “reluctant” (6%) or “disdainful” (5%).
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![A merging lane sign sits on the side of State Route 347 northbound lanes during evening traffic on April 30, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spencer-043024-adot-merging-lanes-347-web-218x150.jpg "Merging lanes incite more 347 anger")
To the ‘More than one in 10 said they are “reluctant” (6%) or “disdainful” (5%).’
Don’t let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya on the way out of the country.