I copied this - I couldn't have found a better write up to describe my feelings on this subject. Thank you so much for your site and its posting. This is my definition of Patriotism best expressed. Lynwood Newman
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.