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We Sang, We Saluted

Remember when, 'way back then' Our flag we flew -- to cheers, not boos Old Glory, all saluted No one taunted, no one hooted 'Star-Spangled Banner' folks sang Off-key, tear-stained twang We believed every word Deep yearnings stirred

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John Lawless

Date: 7/4/2021 9:42:00 AM

LET THE NATION THAT IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE.....If I had to be beaten constantly for the mistakes I made in the third grade my life would be hell.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/4/2021 12:09:00 AM

Sadly its everywhere Gershon, the respect and pride seem to be dying out. Tom

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/4/2021 12:31:00 AM

Maybe is growing, just not how you want it too, history is written by the winners, now when seeing both sides maybe more balanced, I have no side, just I don't see it as black and white as most.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/3/2021 9:35:00 PM

I still do, gw. And I'm not too delighted with those people who want to tear down my beloved homeland. The National Anthem still gives me chill bumps, and I still stand tall for the Pledge of Allegiance. Happy FOJ, friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/3/2021 11:26:00 PM

Guess you and I are cut from the same cloth here, Milt. I get the goose gumps and tears at the playing of the National Anthem. Not too many like us anymore, unfortunately... As for those who only raise a fist, they'd be in prison in Russian and China. I guess that's why we fight the wars...