The Pledge and the National Anthem are overt acts of patriotism towards our country, the USA.
Most US citizens chose to honor their country thusly. However, one of the very important
reasons that our country is worthy of honor is that we all have the freedom to protest when
we feel the need. Are citizens who opt out of saying the Pledge or standing for the anthem
inherently less patriotic for exercising one of our most essential freedoms? Are they less
patriotic for speaking out against a perceived injustice? Though, I might not agree with
those who choose to "take a knee", I salute them their RIGHT to do so. A country
should earn patriotism - not legislate it.
Most US citizens chose to honor their country thusly. However, one of the very important
reasons that our country is worthy of honor is that we all have the freedom to protest when
we feel the need. Are citizens who opt out of saying the Pledge or standing for the anthem
inherently less patriotic for exercising one of our most essential freedoms? Are they less
patriotic for speaking out against a perceived injustice? Though, I might not agree with
those who choose to "take a knee", I salute them their RIGHT to do so. A country
should earn patriotism - not legislate it.
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