Opinion

Thursday, Jul 02 2009 05:11 PM

Fly flag proudly

From the majestic Redwood Forest to the gulfstream to the eastern seaboards, the beauty of America shines. The blood, sweat and tears of our forefathers gave us our Constitution that America was built on. You ask why I love America? There are way too many things to count.

We have the freedom to walk this land from one end of it to another. The right to vote, to keep and bear arms and the right of freedom of speech. We have a great military sworn to protect those rights.

I thank our military heroes here and abroad who do their duty in the name of this our country. They are our heroes and I am proud of all of them.

So if you are proud to be an American, say it loud, say it clearly. Whether you are from another country or not, if you are in America, fly your American flag proudly.

CATHIE MARS

Bakersfield

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