Oh say can you see...?

A symbol of freedom? An emblem of liberty? A sign of what makes Americans proud to be Americans. Well, let's use that freedom to protect our health.

Statistics show that on July 4 there are more traffic-related deaths resulting from the celebration of these freedoms with alcohol than on any other day. Can you resist the alcohol and save a life? Now, that would be freedom.

The number of deaths resulting directly from driving under the influence of alcohol are just the tip of the iceberg. What the drinking habit continues to do to our health (physical, social, and mental) is not as clear as the red white and blue.

Make the healthy choice. Cut the alcohol consumption. Celebrate soberly. Can you see this helping a few more people living a bit longer in the land of the free and the home of the brave? I think I can see that.