You might be surprised to learn that sixty-six percent of Americans still believe that Independence Day is one of our most important national holidays. Despite the rise of socialism and other un-American ideologies, millions of folks still adhere to the concepts that have made our nation great.
Mark Meckler appeared on the show CrossRoads recently to discuss this very idea. While the trends towards big government are concerning, Mark still has faith in the American people.
"Socialism is rising. A lack of education about our founding is causing people to turn away from founding ideals," Mark said "But at the same time, I think the ideas of American exceptionalism and that the individual has primacy in our society are deeply embedded in Americans' DNA."
"So while the numbers are shifting, we still have two-thirds of Americans who believe in the founding ideals."
Check out the complete interview below!
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