Makers and takers Can America honestly celebrate independence anymore? Yes, America is now more independent than it has ever been Yes, we're now newly independent from religious bigotry Yes, we're now independent from heterosexual orthodoxy Yes, we're increasingly independent of archaic sexual mores Yes, we're more independent than ever from religious superstition No, but we can still be thankful for what our founders gave us while it lasted No, but July 4 hasn't really been about independence for long time No, not when half of us are dependent on the government No, America is less independent today than under British crown Other View Results Loading ...