The idea that songs with the message "I love my country, but I fear it's government" would be ALTERNATIVE 4th of July songs is.... interesting.

I can't think of a single TRADITIONAL 4th of July song that is incompatible with that sentiment. Isn't love for country and violent* opposition to its government what the 4th celebrates?

If you want an alternative, I'd suggest "God Save the Queen".

Kent

*Not that there's anything right with that. Personally I think the Tories were in the right. But didn't the Whigs' rebellion turn out splendidly anyway.