Give the Declaration of Independence Another Read

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Byline: Barbara Ferguson

Happy Fourth of July! This is a different type of Independence Day than we celebrated last year. Sept. 11 has transformed it into a more reflective occasion. The very words, liberty and freedom, have a deeper significance now.

This is not to say that we should not have a wonderful time. We should still enjoy all of the events planned by our Sleepy Hollow Service Club. We should join in the parade, play the games, munch on hamburgers and hot dogs, and delight in the fireworks show, but maybe we can add one little bit more to the day.

I know families that on Christmas Day read the account of it from the Bible. Why not read the …