It is the soldier

[JakeLock]

This poem was on a packet of my out-processing paperwork and I liked it so much I felt the need to share it.


It is the soldier, not the reporter,
Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,
Who has given us freedom to demonstrate.

It is the soldier, not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the soldier, who salutes the flag,
Who serves under the flag and
Whose coffin is draped by the flag
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Charles M. Province.

[Sierra]

Alright. That was worth some rep.

[Clint]

Great Post, Thanks for sharing it. rep sent.

[Clint]

You might have to wait on the green, the damn machinne won't let me send it now. Have to share the "GREEN"....

[JakeLock]

Green isn't important on this post. I just loved this poem and wanted to share it. Wait to give me rep until I post something original. I don't like to get credit for someone elses work.

[Sierra]

Granted, but had you not posted it, many of us would not have seen it.

[jamez]

Granted, but had you not posted it, many of us would not have seen it.

+1

I'll have to spread it around as well. I'll catch ya on the rebound.

I know it was somewhat of a thread resurrection, but deserved to be bumped. ;)