By Aaron Stier–Cohen

We started our Independence Day with a discussion on gun control and the second amendment. Rachael, one of our staff members, introduced some news articles about the pros and cons of firearm possession. From there, we expressed our own opinions and concerns regarding the regulating and deregulating of guns.

After the discussion we left Oklahoma City to delve deeper into the heartland of America. We drove a few hours to Dodge City, Kansas. Along the way we watched the documentary “Bowling For Columbine.” This movie discussed the topic of guns which we were concerned with earlier. A few hours later, we stopped in the middle of a wheat field to stretch our legs and take in the vastness of middle America. We played frisbee and football in the field.

When we arrived at the hotel, we had some free time to relax and swim. We also brought in dinner and then went to see the big fireworks display. Unfortunately, it was storming and the city’s fireworks show was canceled but we were able to stand underneath an overhang and watch fireworks being set off by some locals.