Happy Independence Day!
This Wednesday marks the 242nd birthday of our beloved United States. 242 years. That may seem like a long time, but in historical terms, our country is really just a baby. The Ancient Greeks lasted 350 years, the Roman Empire made it past 500 years, and the Egyptians flourished for over 550. Still, it’s a long time for this grand experiment in self-government. Our founding fathers were wise enough to build a framework that allowed for future change, and that…