I have to admit that April 15, 2009 was the first time in my life that I have ever gone to a protest. I was not sure what to expect, it was a pleasant surprise. There were people from all ages. There were children, families, older persons; it did not matter whether you had money or the average guy.
This was about America, your country and mine. I listened to the speakers, they brought it all home, there was a poem presented by a young man about the flag which brought tears to your eyes. The reading of the Constitution of the United States was fantastic. So often I believe that we forget what was in that document. People cheered and were so excited.
The last presentation was the folding of the American flag. It was presented by the one young man and his twin brother. It had heart and sole. It was not the first time that I had heard what the stars and stripes meant, but it was the first time I had ever heard what each fold of the flag means. As I continued to listen, I had remembered the young man, Brandon from Montgomery, TX that was killed in Iraq last year. I know that the flag that was given to his family could not replace him, but I hope it offered some comfort. I thanked God that my husband’s son had returned home from his second tour in Iraq and that his son-in-law that is currently in Iraq is safe. As you can see FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!
When I left this protest, I though I hope that Washington is listening. I am an American and darned proud of it. I will not apologize for being an American to anyone regardless of their country, race, or religion. I want government to listen to the public, as they continue to spend my tax dollars and yours. They are out of control and it is time that we the citizens of America stand up for what that important document, THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SAYS...!
Join me in saying, Congress, take your job and shove it you bunch of idiots!