A little fellowship is a good thing.

For several hours on July 4, the citizens of Selma came together, listened to some music, did a little dancing and watched what many described as the best display of fireworks they’ve ever seen.

There was no fighting, no violence, no politics. There was nothing but a group of like-minded people out to have good, clean, family fun. And that’s exactly what they got.

Far too many times, Selmians seem confronted with how different their neighbors are from them on all sorts of issues. Politics, crime, government, race all add up to a lot of people convinced that Selmians will never get along.

But they do and they did.

Selmians came together and enjoyed being in each others company. And they did it for one of the best of reasons: to honor America.

While it has been said that this country has a lot to atone for, it’s easy for some people to forget that it has a lot to be proud of.

The democratic experiment, a spirit of individuality and respect for the rights of our neighbors are all things we need to remember more.

Watching people come to Memorial Stadium with their children and spouses to watch fireworks served as a reminder of how millions of different people all over get along every day.

Selma is no exception.

Everyday, people in Selma work together, eat together and play together. Peacefully and respectively.

It’s nice to be reminded of that fact once in awhile.

And, if while marveling at the joys of democracy, a body can get a little fellowship with friends and neighbors, so much the better.