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This Fourth of July comes after a news-frenzied June, during which the world spent a lot of time pondering democracy, patriotism and independence -- from election-related violence in Iran to a new independence day in Iraq after the pullout of U.S. combat troops from its cities.
Before firing up the grill and heading to the fireworks, BlogHer's contributing editors are taking a minute to ponder the meaning of patriotism in the United States:
From a liberal perspective, Erin Kotecki Vest notes, This 4th We're All Patriots. No, Really."
In her post "What Patriotism Means to Me," conservative blogger Dana Loesch gives some love to military families.
And with a third perspective, Suzanne Reisman wrote "Abigail Adams and Why I Eat the Fourth of July" -- on why she doesn't celebrate the holiday at all.
How are you celebrating the day this year? What does patriotism mean to you?
