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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

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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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