Death and taxes. They say those are the only two things we can count on in life. America’s birthday reminds us of both—the settlers who fought to their death, and the high taxes they fought to free us from. Taxes can be a funny thing. Many of America’s original settlers were folks who would get a bad taste in their mouth at the mere mention of taxes. They came seeking freedom and, for the most … read more Newsletter #172—Stars and Stripes