It is the Soldier, not the Minister
Who has given us Freedom of Religion
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 organiser
who has given us freedom to protest
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
who has given us the right to a fair trial
It is the Soldier, not the politician
who has given us the right to vote
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag
and whose coffin is draped by the flag
who allows the protester to burn the flag
Poignant words and sentiments at this time of year.
Who has given us Freedom of Religion
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 organiser
who has given us freedom to protest
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
who has given us the right to a fair trial
It is the Soldier, not the politician
who has given us the right to vote
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag
and whose coffin is draped by the flag
who allows the protester to burn the flag
Poignant words and sentiments at this time of year.
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