My first lessen for
love of my country was in 1948, my first year in school. Class always started
with all students standing and placing their hand over their heart and then
reciting the pledge of allegiance. At the time, I didn’t have a clue what it
meant. We also would stand for our National Anthem at sporting events, and I
still didn’t have an appreciation for what it all meant.
After serving a tour of duty in the Army, I realized why I should show respect
for our great country. During my military service, I visited many other countries and I experienced firsthand the difference between the USA and other countries that truly oppress their
people. Definition of oppression: “unjust or cruel exercise of power or authority “. America is not the cause of the protester's oppression, America is
the reason we are free to fight against oppression. The US constitution is for
protecting every American citizen and without it, there is no America. Isn’t
that reason enough to stand up for our great country?
-Alex Sungail ~ Welcome to the unknown