The Stars and Stripes

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There are many ways to legitimately get a point across; Disrespecting the flag is not one of them.

The Stars and Stripes By Franklin Price 9/3/2016 The Stars and Stripes our nation's Flag Represents “for which it stands” Not for the issues facing us Here and in foreign lands Represents not what out country is But what it ought to be A shining light for all the world From sea to shining sea Through many battles overhead Flew the red, the white, the blue Many died respecting it You should respect it too Not a soap box on the ground But in the wind to freely wave How some are using it today Has founders turning in their graves If you can't give it honor Maybe you should leave this land Don't sit stupidly in protest When it's honored by the band Stand and place your hand on heart Sing the anthem if you will Leave this country, if you can't do that You have no respect, I've had my fill

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