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How dare they think to diss our Flag and disregard our Anthem song, when this great country gave the chance for them to move and rise headlong into the limelight of renown, be part of teams respected wide and honored by sports fans galore. Why from their country must they hide and take a knee when glory calls to then respect their land of free that gave them status in their field... this land of opportunity? They gladly sign their contracts, though... those multi-million, three-year deals supported by their fans that cheer with pride in our country's ideals. Why even all Olympians with their own flags march in the crowd; on podiums with medals show pride while their Anthems play out loud. And why has N F L now caved... our Anthem banned at many games. Teams, win or lose, will bear the cost as followers condemn their shames. When pride in country disappears, to play for money, the main goal, it leaves sad emptiness within each patriotic heart and soul. September 16, 2018 ~NA~ Contest: Unsheath Your Sword Sponsor: John Lawless Contest Rules: "UNSHEATH THE SWORD – HACK, SLASH, PARRY, THRUST WRITE WHAT YOU WILL – WRITE WHAT YOU MUST WADE INTO BATTLE – BLOODY THE PAGE POETS ARE WARRIORS – REGARDLESS OF AGE"

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Date: 9/16/2018 9:04:00 PM
ouch, maybe because things aren't as good as people want them to be.
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Date: 9/16/2018 11:22:00 AM
Nicely written, Sandra, I stand beside you my friend. All the best. John
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Sandra Haight
Date: 9/16/2018 12:20:00 PM
Thank you, John! I appreciate your visit so much, and also your kindness in commenting with your empathetic, positive thoughts. Sandra

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