Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem is a time honored tradition in the United States. It shows respect and love for our nation and for what it stands. I always do it, and will always do it with joy and deep appreciation for this country. (At least for as long as I am physically able to stand.)
But...........America is not about songs, and pledges, and patriotic symbolism. America is about FREEDOM, and OPPORTUNITY, and DIVERSITY. I will always stand because I want to, but I will always respect the right of others to choose differently. Choosing differently is refusing to sit in the back of the bus, refusing to leave the lunch counter, refusing to pay the King's tax on tea, demanding the vote for women, and striking for a fair living wage.
I don't particularly like what Kaepernick is doing, but I defend his right to do it, and deplore any suggestion that he should be punished for doing it.
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“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
Last edited by Cedwards38; 09-06-2016 at 06:46 AM.
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