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Slavery was never 'right.' Neither was or is wanton destruction of public property...

They'Ve Toppled the Statue of Francis Scott Key

A punch to America's gut
   An utter shock to me
They've toppled the statue 
   Of Francis Scott Key

He wrote the National Anthem
   America's most famous song
Why on earth such destruction
   What did Key do wrong

They say he owned slaves
   When it was legal to do so
Some topplers' ancestors may have too
   Perhaps they're the true foe...

People who live in glass houses
   Shouldn't throw stones
Two wrongs don't make a right
   As history has shown  

It didn't make any headlines
   Not even a 'Golly Gee'
When they desecrated the memory
   Of Francis Scott Key
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Krutsinger Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 6:57 PM
I have no words other than these which are a reflection of my own thoughts.
Wolf Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 11:07 PM
Glad you feel this way about Francis Scott Key. He sure must have been a horrible man to have his statue toppled. Wonder if he was as lawless as those who toppled him! Oh, well... Idiocy abounds these days... :) gw
Kauffman Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 10:56 PM
Amen, Gershon! And descecrated the statue of George Washington in Portland besides going after Jefferson. Without their leadership we would not have this great experiment called America. I would suggest these "people" go study their history to truly understand what these people jeapordized birthing thie country!
Wolf Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 9:07 AM
Your encouraging, thorough-going comment has helped given me strength to get through another (crazy) day in Never-Land. Thanks, Sam!! Peace and Fellowship, Gershon
Chutani Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 8:28 PM
Yes, two wrongs do not make a write. Violence is not a good means to protest over time. Best. Mohan
Wolf Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 9:27 PM
Although, two wrongs may just make a good write! Cheers, Gershon
Leffanta Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 4:25 PM
Following Hitler's playbook, Trump promotes dissension so he can overthrow authority to restore order! More to come! Aloha! Rico
Wolf Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 4:36 PM
Wasn't it Julius Caesar who originated "Divide and Conquer?!" At any rate, Mr. Trump is doing a pretty poor job of conquering, I'd say. Looks like he'd suffering defeat on every front these days: Law and Order, Supreme Court, Covid - 19, Congress, Police Departments, City, Immigration... Popularity Polls, Fund-Raising (Biden topped Trump in May). It may be 'Aloha, Mr. Trump,' sooner rather than later. What that portends, who knows. Glad to be retired at this point, myself. :) gw
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