even though this flag represents a country that was founded without consideration of me, a woman, as a citizen, and even though the constitution was written without me in mind, i revere the struggle and achievement of independence and the lives sacrificed and any life given for my freedom--freedom to protest, freedom to hang a confederate flag, freedom to challenge hateful policies and freedom to seek justice against oppressors. you will never find me taking a knee or disrespecting it or the lives it represents. ".....sweet land of liberty...." *** today would have been my father's 97th birthday. i am quite certain there are fried clams in heaven, otherwise he never would have stayed.....happy birthday dad!
Well said, we can't change the past but can appreciate the efforts of the many who made sacrifices for us.
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