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Waving flags of fury in a summer of discord
Americans divided by big issues this holiday should embrace the banner that binds us
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America celebrated another birthday Saturday, blowing out the Roman candles on its cake with the usual mix of barbecue and pyrotechnics. Though it seems the fireworks have been lighting up the skies for awhile now. As we mark our collective independence, we also embrace independent thought and action, and that sparks passionate debates over issues such as gun control, Confederate flags and same-sex marriage.