Life, liberty and the pursuit of purchases
Create your own patriot act as you celebrate your freedom to shop this Fourth of July. – Vicky Uhland, Special to The Denver Post
An eye for eagles
As much as you might like to use a stuffed bald eagle to declare your patriotism, it’s a big fat felony to possess even the feathers. Invest instead in a amazingly true-to-life sculpture by Morrison artist Rick Kreitemeier, similar to one displayed in the Smithsonian that belonged to Ronald Reagan. $2,800-$20,000 COLORADO WEST at DIA and EAGLESUSA.COM
Know your rights
Remind anyone who may have forgotten that the famous quote isn’t “give me liberty or give me luggage.” This Fourth Amendment suitcase tag is a handy reference for airport authorities unfamiliar with “unreasonable searches and seizures” or “probable cause.” $2.25. SECURITYEDITION.COM
A modern stamp act
Put an individual stamp on your mail with these Lady Scottie Liberty postage stamps, which are approved by the U.S. postal service. $19.99 for a book of 20. CAFEPRESS.COM
A paratrooper’s sole
Support the troops in style with Corcoran jump boots. These authentic U.S. military paratrooper boots are not only fashionable, they’re even made with spit-shineable leather. $139.95. MILITARYGIFTS.COM
Honor this medal
While you’re snarfing up Colorado quarters, take a detour to the Denver Mint gift shop, where you can buy a bronze duplicate of the congressional gold medal honoring the landmark school desegregation case Brown vs. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kan. $3.75. THE U.S. MINT
