Quick! What are three things that people do on the 4th of July?
If you answered: canvassing, voter registration, and wearing a VoteBot suit, then you are correct! Oh, and there may have been some fireworks thrown in there somewhere.
Although this way of celebrating the 4th of July is also atypical for me, it has gotten me thinking about all the different ways people can view and celebrate this momentous American holiday.
The 4th of July does not find me consuming copious amounts of alcohol, barbecuing, or flying a giant flag. I am not one to go out and see the fireworks, instead often opting to stay home and comfort my cats as they freak out about the loud noises (well, except for this year where my job is asking me to canvass potential youth voters). But I don't feel that any of these things paints me as less American. What then, does it mean to celebrate this holiday in an "American" way?
If you answered: canvassing, voter registration, and wearing a VoteBot suit, then you are correct! Oh, and there may have been some fireworks thrown in there somewhere.
Although this way of celebrating the 4th of July is also atypical for me, it has gotten me thinking about all the different ways people can view and celebrate this momentous American holiday.
The 4th of July does not find me consuming copious amounts of alcohol, barbecuing, or flying a giant flag. I am not one to go out and see the fireworks, instead often opting to stay home and comfort my cats as they freak out about the loud noises (well, except for this year where my job is asking me to canvass potential youth voters). But I don't feel that any of these things paints me as less American. What then, does it mean to celebrate this holiday in an "American" way?
