Freedoms everywhere are being squelched, civil rights are being trampled and lives are being viciously taken. We withstand it, but there is no communal response.
And so for ID 2016,
In spite of the challenges of the First (and Second) amendments
In spite of the bickering and privileged whining
In spite of It being far from perfect or fair,
I pledge allegiance.
I do not endorse Her fully and whole. I resent the 1%; I am shocked by the callous disregard for the mentally ill and victimized; I see cowardice in its lack of action against violent entertainment that is played out on our streets and in our homes.
And to the Republic for which She stands.
One nation.
Under God.
Indivisible.
Working for a world of one people, one vision, indivisible rather than splintered by the inequities of money, power, repute, language, color, culture. In a world paralyzed by fear, how can anyone not consider it an honor and privilege to raise a voice to vote?
Working for a world of one people, one vision, indivisible rather than splintered by the inequities of money, power, repute, language, color, culture. In a world paralyzed by fear, how can anyone not consider it an honor and privilege to raise a voice to vote?
Don't squander what so many others will never have.
With Liberty and Justice for All.
With Liberty and Justice for All.
