former nba player and human rights activist enes kanter freedom joins me now. don't think anybody is denying the sins of our past. part of our history is overcoming those sins, writing those songs so we can become a more perfect union. what do you think about this piece? >> today it honors the ideas of liberty, democracy and the pursuit of happiness that this beautiful country was established on. you know, fourth of july means freedom and freedom means, you know, true meaning of life. you can almost do anything without worrying about the severity of yourself unlike other countries you don't have to wonder whether you are going to live throughout the day and freedom to me means don't lose my life or choose my own future. i know our freedom did not come easy veterans fought for freedom lost their lives for us and we should be grateful for that. >> carley: you say that you hope americans will take break from barbecues and tell the kids about the importance of independence day. you are so right about that enes. it is so important to talk to the next generation abou