It Is The Soldier

T_O_Bull

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It Is The Soldier

 

It is the Soldier, not the minister,

Who has given us freedom of religion.

 

It is the Soldier, not the reporter,

Who has given us freedom of the press.

 

It is the Soldier, not the not the poet,

Who has given us freedom of speech.

 

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer,

Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.

 

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer,

Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

 

It is the Soldier, not the politician,

Who has given us the right to vote.

 

It is the Soldier

Who salutes the flag,

Who serves under the flag,

Whose coffin is draped in the flag,

Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

 

Charles Michael Province,

U.S. Army

 

May you and yours enjoy a safe and happy 4th of July!

 

T_O_B



 
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