What Does The Fourth of July Mean To You?

Ah the 4th of July, Independence Day, The day to celebrate freeedom.  But what is freedom? Some people believe we are losing our freedoms and rights.  With the expansion of government it seems like we are at times.  But unlike other countries we always have the tools to change.  You can vote to elect people to represent you who believe like you do,  you can openly protest what you don't like.  Change is always possible. 

So tell me what does freedom mean to you?