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True Patriotism on April 15

We have just passed July 4, the most patriotic holiday of the year, with flags, bands, fireworks, and holiday travel. All of this was enjoyable, while we preached the virtues of duties and blessings of this country. I feel, however, that if you want a real test of patriotism among Americans, which will force us not just to talk the talk but to also walk the walk, I think Independence Day should be celebrated on April 15. That would be the real test. The real test would also occur if the tax year were moved a quarter and July 4 made the day our 1040's had to go into the IRS.