Gratitude: Freedom of Speech

Me 'n' Ralphie Boy have something in common: Check the mouth.

Today, I am grateful for:

Freedom of speech and expression to the degree that we have it in our country. Our freedom is extensive, if not complete (say, "There's a bomb in my suitcase" and then laugh at an airport and see how complete it is) and it gives us the opportunity to promote or protest equally.

I tend toward the big mouth, so this freedom is especially precious to me. Thank you, founding fathers and mothers, and thank you American people for not letting this one slip under the sofa during difficult times.