Today is Independence Day! This is the holiday that celebrates the American colonists’ declaration of separation from the British monarchy. Unfortunately, today many people who refer to the day as the Fourth of July, equate it with cookouts and fireworks, and enjoy a day away from work. All of that is well and fine, but we should also take a minute and reflect on the events that set the stage for this national holiday. When shots were exchanged between militiamen and the Brit