The beauty of living in this country that we call America is that all have a voice, to include those who opine for Politico.

Cristina Beltran, Associate Professor in the Department of Social & Cultural Analysis at New York University and co-editor of the journal Theory & Event, pens this piece of gold. Yep, here we go:

The Fourth of July is, nearly universally, a day of relaxed celebration and ritual, from enjoying grilled hot dogs, potato chips and ice cream — hey, it’s a special occasion! — to gathering with neighbors to watch fireworks. But for progressives like myself, the holiday’s star-spangled flag-waving and patriotic songs and speeches extolling America’s greatness can feel hokey or even hostile.