Freedom! (poem) by E T Waldron on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on July 10, 2008

Anybody yet found out that my rights end where the next man's start?
If I burn the car of my neighbor protesting for its pollution I will be punished for vandalism, but if I burn Old Glory that's a freedom of speech satatement?
Are we crazy? or what!

Georg

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on July 7, 2008

Your last line speaks volumes.
When I was a teenager I had the privilege of participating in a ceremony to retire a worn Old Glory... Watching that flag burn seared its image into my mind. It helped me realize just how much that symbol means to me.

Cryssa

Reviewed by John Leko

Reviewed on July 5, 2008

...wonderfully honest and well expressed poetry...give the Fourth...the solid ring of truth in your remembrance shared.
very well done Eileen...
John

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on July 5, 2008

Hope you had a wonderful day, Tiger Lily.

Reviewed by Shedding Light

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

I really like this. The last sentence is what really
tops it off really good, " unafraid to let a few
show their ignorance. " This is the true spirit of
America.

Harold M. Nash

Reviewed by Michael Guy

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

That's exactly why we have the First Amendment--no one needs to desecrate our Flag in this country to speak free. We already have that right and that's why it is the FIRST amendment. That's what our Flag stands for and we fight for. You remind us that people often forget that the Founding Fathers got the perfect order; Its all there...

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Ol'Glory as she'd be: Standing tall and flyin' free!
I love it!
Happy 4th.
Love,
Becca~

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Yep...land of the Free!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Indeed the flag is one of the symbols that represents a country, its ideals and its people. Happy Fourth of July to you and to all Americans,

Regis

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

AMEN!!! God bless America again, and let's get back to our Biblical truths!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)

Happy Fourth of July to you too, (((Sweetie)))!

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

That is so true the freedom of speech and freedom
To exercise our rights!
Happy 4 TH July to you and to America!
Outstanding write!!!
Peace Love and Light....Morning Star

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

I applaud you my dear! Love Holly

Reviewed by H Cruz

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

So true! I have the freedom to show my ignorance and I excersize my rights frequently. ;)

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

well done! brava to you!

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

I concur with Jerry Bolton's statement. The Supreme Court rulings in support of liberal, socialist ideology are methodically destroying Freedom's ring. God bless the United States of America on this her 232nd birthday. Eileen, your poem is poetically inspiring. Peace. JMW

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

I'm beginning to wonder about the freedom we give subversives to destroy us . . .

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Happy 4th of July to you dear Eileen, thank you for sharing your pride through your wonderful words.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Happy fourth July to you and to all America. GBQ

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Well said ET. Have a happy 4th and God bless.

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Happy Fourth of July, Eileen!

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

Wonderfully Patriotic and sincerely written, with optimism and truth running throughout. Yes this is what FREEDOM is and may it continue forever more. Our flag flies every day from dawn to dusk and a tribute to our troops is displayed in our living room window until the day comes when each one returns home....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

Eileen,

Beautifully penned - too many have sacrificed for that flag - we better give it the respect and honor it deserves, as you've done here - thank you for remembering. Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

I fly my flag of peace & honor the flag of our nation with equal zeal...Ed

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

And yes that is why I am proud of you! Hugs! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

Way to go, Eileen.

Now, if only we could get our corrupt politicians to listen.

Have a great 4th.

Love,
Bette

Reviewed by Lois Christensen

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

A duty to our country is to honor the flag. It was made during the civil war days by Betsy Ross and should love wave over the USA and be respected too. Ignorance is for the few who were not raised right to respect anything or anyone.