The Massachusetts
House Republican Caucus salutes the members of our armed forces, both past and
present, for their service to our Commonwealth and our nation. In honor of Veterans
Day, The Capitol View presents the following poem, which helps explain the
important role veterans have played throughout our country’s history.
It is the Veteran
It is the Veteran,
not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the Veteran,
not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Veteran,
not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Veteran,
not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the Veteran,
not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Veteran,
not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.
It is the Veteran,
who salutes the Flag,
It is the Veteran,
who serves under the Flag,
To be buried by
the flag,
So the protester
can burn the flag.
Author:
Anonymous
