With Independence Day celebrations taking place this week, the Telegraph asked:

With Independence Day celebrations taking place this week, The Telegraph asked: "What does being an American mean to you?"

Patrick O’Leary	“I defended this country in Vietnam so that I could vote for issues that I believe in, against those that I don’t.”	Steve Ulery
	“It means having the freedom to do what you want.”

David Dye

“A whole bunch!”

Steve Kerchee

“Cold beer, cheeseburgers and Jimmy Buffet.”

Debra Wells	“Freedom of choice.”

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