I used to get all worked up over 4-19. "Patriots Day".
It has sorta lost its appeal to me. I now see it as people fighting over which masters they want. A silly and self-defeating thing if there ever was one. And considering what most people think of as "patriotic" makes me ill.
So, sure, use 4-19 as an excuse if you need one and exercise your liberty today. And the next. And next week and beyond.
You don't need an example; you don't need a leader. Just do it. You know what you need to do right now- opinions of the local goon syndicate notwithstanding. Ignore them as much as possible, sneak behind their backs if you must, and do what you need to do.
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