I stand for the National Anthem, do you?.

by Dr. Anthony Murphy writer

I stand for the National Anthem, do you?.

It shows our allegiance and patriotism it's true.

If you are ashamed of the flag you don't belong.

As a veteran, I know I'm coming on strong.

But it really irritates me when I see people that defy.

Saluting the flag or refusing to the sing the National Anthem, why?

As a true American we should consider it a privilege today.

There are many fighting for our freedom the American way.

Yes we have an incredible country and we should appreciate the fact.

I really think the protesters should be arrested or fined for their act.

If they were deported to some country without our freedoms now.

I'm sure that the government there would tell them what, when and how.

Yes, I do think we are too lenient and this practice must end

We should all boycott these games to stop these protesters that offend,

This is an act of defiance, I'm sure they all follow their leader in fear.

It just goes to show that the end of our national pride could be near.