I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free, and I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me
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Ontheroad · M
I used to feel that way, volunteered to fight for our county, and served it for over 20 years.
Then, somewhere along the way, I woke up to the fact that we were no longer the land we once said we were.
I would still fight for the right to be free, but I know we aren't, not all of us, and certainly not even equally so.
We once shouted from the rooftops that:
" We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
We haven't got there yet. When we do, I'll once again be proud to be an American.
Then, somewhere along the way, I woke up to the fact that we were no longer the land we once said we were.
I would still fight for the right to be free, but I know we aren't, not all of us, and certainly not even equally so.
We once shouted from the rooftops that:
" We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
We haven't got there yet. When we do, I'll once again be proud to be an American.
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SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M
@Ontheroad If he didn't do that, he'd have nothing to say.
Zeusdelight · 61-69, M
I hear this statement all of the time.
I wonder if we could do a comparison to see what Free means.
What freedoms do you have that I, as an Australian, do not have? You may or may not know much about Australia, so how about you list the freedoms you have that you treasure most and I'll say if we have those. If there are any of my freedoms left, I'll list them and see if you ahve them.
John
I wonder if we could do a comparison to see what Free means.
What freedoms do you have that I, as an Australian, do not have? You may or may not know much about Australia, so how about you list the freedoms you have that you treasure most and I'll say if we have those. If there are any of my freedoms left, I'll list them and see if you ahve them.
John
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
You know, I've always thought that you can't be legitimately proud of something you had no choice in, or had no hand in creating. I mean, I was born in America — I didn't have anything to do with it, so I don't feel I can legitimately be proud of it. Now, people who immigrate here, who put in the effort to leave where they're from and become part of this nation, they can say they're proud to be Americans.
GlitterEater · 36-40, F
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PatKirby · M
@SW-User
Looked that up and was not aware all that went on dating way back. For example I did not know that Ireland lived as part of the English, and then British, Empire for over 700 years (except for a brief decade of independence in the 1640s) until 1922 and the foundation of modern state. Fascinating. Thank you, that was very informative.
Looked that up and was not aware all that went on dating way back. For example I did not know that Ireland lived as part of the English, and then British, Empire for over 700 years (except for a brief decade of independence in the 1640s) until 1922 and the foundation of modern state. Fascinating. Thank you, that was very informative.
FreestyleArt · 36-40, M
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TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F
@Straylight They play it every single year at every single firework show 😅😅
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Mistakesmakeus · M
@Aysel no no, she must learn an lesson
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Mistakesmakeus · M
@uncalled4 also journalism that now only sees views and profits as opposed to actual news, tons of schools shootings, politicians making natural dosasters into a political stunt, literally no one agreeing on gun rights,a military we're paying far too much for, education going way down the drain but dont worry theres a solution! Murican freedom!
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@Mistakesmakeus I'll tell you when to stop. :)
ExperienceDLT · M
Too bad this statement would be false no one is really "free" you just think you are
🎼God bless the USA!🎼
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TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F
I’m not proud to be American, it’s actually embarrassing. But, I do agree that I know I’m free. It’s not because of the men who fought and died for this country. I give no credit to those bastards. I just know that I’m free because I’m pretty
SamInAZ · 41-45, M
@TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart no you can't. I'm an unmovable mover...I don't change.
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HijabaDabbaDoo · F
America have never fought for freedom after they beat England's ass.
All the wars after that was just greed and power.
All the wars after that was just greed and power.
Viper · M
@HijabaDabbaDoo Yeah we'll never forget beating that English ass. Though that's probably because they teach it to us over and over in school.
They really need to teach more about handling money as the country has too much debt that it probably can't pay off.
They really need to teach more about handling money as the country has too much debt that it probably can't pay off.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
The right to you?
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