Fails, it would not only be paid for with higher taxes but their lives. we created a holiday on the holy day in which our forefathers gave us an important gift. they gave us a right to determine our own future and considered equal to all and inferior to none. they risked all to pass down to future generations a legacy of personal freedom to live where we wished and speak our mind and protest our government and worship. our nation rapidly rose to be the envy of the world and destination of the dreams for the oppressed and enslaved. we made mistakes along the way. but we have grown and ensured the rights of all. ....