4th of July -- Freedom

OK, maybe I’m ranting a bit, but I saw a sign on Kings Hwy today that reads:

"Freedom is never given,
It is always won."

...this strikes me as nearing the peaks of arrogance. I recognize the focus it likely is referring to on the verge of this weekend's holiday, but even in that area...wow, what a statement about our own abilities to provide for ourselves. I think I would like to be more grateful, than self-congratulatory.