Veteran on Rendering Honors to Our Flag

I'll say that as a 20 year veteran of the United States Navy, with over 11 years at sea, most on submarines...

I don't like the fact that someone wants to sit, kneel, drink beer, talk, buy peanuts, or wear their hat, during the national anthem.

However, I do support their Right to make a statement in protest as they see fit,

Because it is their "Unalienable Right" to do so, and is guaranteed by our Constitution.

Don't give into the emotion these people, and our president, are stirring in you.

Be smarter than that.

Lodge your own protest by showing the protesting kneelers, and sitters, that we are better than that.

Stand tall, be proud, take off your hat, put your hand over your left chest, and sing the anthem loud!

But don't begrudge those who protest! Protesting is just as patriotic as saluting the flag, and had been just as costly throughout history.

Respect YOUR Rights!

That's what this veteran, and my brothers and sisters who gave the ultimate price were protecting.

We continue to defend YOUR Constitution,

which includes

YOUR Bill of Rights.

Campy Out!