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The Third Child of Independence

Whenever a major cultural movement creates a shift in societal structure, that movement inevitably leaves a legacy. Boats cause wakes, plates cause quakes, and dandelions cause.....well, thousands more dandelions. Cultural movements are no different; they inevitably leave their offspring. Today, I wish to tell you about a child of the American Spirit of Independence. Just as a noble parent is capable of having ignoble children, the idea of Independence is more than capable of birthing a rebel. And I assure you, it has. To say such a thing pricks the heart to the quick, because in America, we're very proud of our independence. And rightfully so! After all, is not the desire for independence and freedom from bondage the cornerstone of our nation's origin? Is not independence the spark of patriotism? The cry from the heart of the enslaved? It most certainly is. Independence, in its original and intended form, which is freedom from evil, is a most praiseworthy idea. However,