Liberty, under siege, must be cherished and defended

The Fourth of July is a day on which most Americans enjoy a holiday celebration with their family and friends. In normal years we all enjoy a day at the beach, a barbecue and parades. Flags are waved throughout our communities. Typically, at this time of the year, Californians are making plans to visit one of the dozens of fireworks shows put on throughout the state.
This year, however, has hardly been typical, and most of the normal activities that would have otherwise occurred this weekend bee