To Die For Your Country

Why is the choice always
 To die for your country
   Or to live for yourself?

Shouldn't it be 
 To live for yourself
   As well as for your country?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Kiser Avatar
October 16, 2018 at 2:23 PM
Yes, especially since living for yourself means living in your country... "Why is the choice always To die for your country Or to live for yourself?" A recruiter's manipulation tactic.
Wolf Avatar
October 16, 2018 at 9:39 PM
Interesting take on this ditty. Thank you for the keen observation!! Best wishes, Gershon
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