What Has Government Done to the Fourth of July?

It looks like America's ailing economy will put a damper on Fourth of July celebrations this year.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday:

Across America, Fourth of July fireworks won't fly on the Fourth of July.

Some cities and towns are rescheduling their Independence Day fireworks shows because of a shortage of fireworks or workers."

And as many outlets are reporting, cookouts will be much more expensive than last year.

This Independence Day, we have less freedom to celebrate, and as a result, fewer goods and services to celebrate with.