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Supreme Court–Approved Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July
🌈 Abstract
The article satirizes common Fourth of July celebrations and activities, criticizing them as being undemocratic, hypocritical, or illegal.
🙋 Q&A
[01] Have a cookout
1. What is the main criticism of having a cookout on the Fourth of July?
- The article criticizes the idea of having a cookout on the Fourth of July if the land being used is not owned by the person hosting the cookout, especially if it is public space like a park or sidewalk. The article questions how someone can exist and have a cookout if they don't even own a home.
[02] Fly a flag
1. What types of flags does the article suggest people might fly on the Fourth of July?
- The article suggests people might fly flags that:
- Indicate they think "overthrowing our democratic institutions is chill"
- Tell the police that the home should be part of their "protection racket"
- Are novelty flags like "I OWN A MEGAYACHT AND BRIBE—justices love it"
2. What is the article's tone towards these flag-flying suggestions?
- The article's tone is sarcastic and critical towards these flag-flying suggestions, portraying them as undemocratic and hypocritical.
[03] Set off fireworks
1. What are the article's criticisms of setting off fireworks on the Fourth of July?
- The article suggests that if fireworks are illegal, people should try to bribe public officials to look the other way when setting them off.
- The article also mocks the idea that air pollution concerns from fireworks are not a big deal, according to the Supreme Court.
2. What alternative to fireworks does the article suggest?
- The article sarcastically suggests celebrating by "firing off a machine gun instead—or, wait, not a 'machine gun,' just a gun with a bump stock that makes a weapon discharge hundreds of rounds a minute, which is a totally different thing."
[04] Declare your freedom from democracy
1. What is the article's main criticism of this idea?
- The article satirizes the idea that the Supreme Court has "rediscovered the founders' original intent" to have a system of government with powers similar to a king, despite the founders being against kings.
- The article suggests the Supreme Court prefers the term "president" over "king" because it rhymes with fewer words that could be used against them in a "rap battle."
2. What does the article say about the Supreme Court's role in decision-making?
- The article states that the Supreme Court has decided "the courts should be in charge of all of this decision-making stuff."
[05] Conclusion
1. What is the article's overall tone and message?
- The article's overall tone is sarcastic and critical, mocking common Fourth of July celebrations and activities as being undemocratic, hypocritical, or illegal.
- The article's message seems to be that the current state of American democracy and institutions is concerning, with the Supreme Court making decisions that undermine democratic principles.
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