Taking a knee…..
To the Editor:
People who choose to judge the first amendment … Everyone has a right….taking a knee is not disrespect to the flag of the veterans.
A veteran if you check back to why Colin took a knee said that kneeling was respect and sitting was not. Colin had sat the first time and then took a knee in respect, but standing up for his rights.
I stand so that you can kneel
by Andrew Freborg
I stand to honor the promise the flag represents.
You kneel because that promise has been broken.
I stand to affirm my belief that all are created equal, and to fight alongside you for that promise.
You kneel because too few stand with you.
I stand because we can be better.
You kneel to remind us to be better.
I stand to honor all that have fought and died so that we may be free.
You kneel because not all of us are.
I stand because I can.
You kneel for those who can’t.
I stand to defend your right to kneel.
You kneel to defend my right to stand.
I stand because I love this country.
You kneel because you love it too.
Carol Ford
Village of Santo Domingo
