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Published Jul 1, 2020

July 4 Is Cancelled | Ep. 1043

Ben Shapiro critiques the media's portrayal of COVID-19's impact on healthcare systems, analyzing hospitalization data, while challenging shifting narratives on racism, cultural identity, and cancel culture surrounding July 4th, underscoring tensions between modern interpretations and foundational American ideals.
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  • July 4th Debate

    Ben Shapiro addresses the argument against celebrating July 4th, citing Pharrell Williams' view that the holiday is inherently flawed due to its historical exclusion of black Americans. Shapiro contrasts this with Frederick Douglass' perspective, who saw July 4th as an ideal to aspire to, despite its initial exclusion of slaves. Douglass believed that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were ideals that America needed to live up to, rather than symbols of inherent racism 1.

    July 4 is the ideal to which you guys need to be held. July 4 is the standard that you will be held to.

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    Shapiro argues that the new wave of black leadership views the holiday as inherently evil, a stark departure from Douglass' belief in its aspirational value 2.

       

    Declaration's Power

    Shapiro emphasizes the power of the Declaration of Independence, arguing that its principles of natural rights and equality are foundational to American philosophy. He highlights Frederick Douglass' recognition of these ideals, despite the country's failure to fully realize them at the time. Douglass saw the Declaration as inherently good, a view Shapiro contrasts with modern critics who see it as fundamentally flawed 3.

    The signers of the Declaration of Independence were brave men. They were great men, too.

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    Shapiro also references Calvin Coolidge's assertion that the Declaration's principles are final and unchangeable, underscoring their importance in the ongoing battle for America's future 4.

       

    Juneteenth's Significance

    Shapiro discusses the significance of Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in Texas and representing a pivotal shift in American history. He argues that Juneteenth should be celebrated alongside July 4th, as it signifies the realization of the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence. Shapiro criticizes Pharrell Williams for suggesting that July 4th is not a celebration for everyone, asserting that the holiday represents a key point in the liberation of all Americans 5.

    July 4 is a day of celebration for everyone, because it does represent the key point in the liberation of all Americans.

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    He acknowledges the importance of recognizing both holidays to honor the progress made towards equality and freedom.

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