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In these times In these times, some people favor the belief that everything is fine. But we must not sugarcoat the truth or trade chips for lies to feel better. In these times we have seen our American Flag stomped upon. We have seen our Constitution be thwarted with attempts to change it. We have seen our laws be disregarded as if they don’t exist. We have seen our cities burn with violence not stopped, but watched. We have seen our law enforcement disempowered and officers killed. We have seen criminals released who should be finishing due sentences. In these times, Americans are killed and division is fueled each and every day. The voices of law abiding citizens has become more silent as fear grows. A sense of powerlessness taking over the nation as corruption roars ahead. This fear of being labeled or attacked is turning into a place of tyranny. Today, people feel it is not the land of the ‘free’ and ‘brave’ anymore. But, it can be! In these times it is a choice to unite with a common goal of liberty. To be brave together and not afraid of what may happen tomorrow. If we are exercising our rights lawfully, we are behaving as true Americans. We must not let our opposing views fester with a mindset of revenge. It is not bloodshed in our streets that we want to see evolve from division. We must not give up without knowing what our presence of millions can do. Showing our faces, holding our flags, speaking our minds in celebration. Celebration you ask? Yes. Celebration for breaking the silence that has gripped this Nation. Celebration for our freedom fought for by every brave soldier. Celebration for our ‘survival’ of transformation that is forced upon us. Just when some thought we were beaten, pushed to a point of no return. We choose to stand with dignity, fight through every doubt and not fall. Celebration beyond these perilous times… for unity, peace and justice for all. Heidi Sands
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