I am a patriot

Frank Sadewater
senior, psychology

Dear Editor:

There is no one that thinks more highly of patriotism then I do. However, different people see the same subject in different ways. My wish is that no one thinks that my thoughts are rude toward all that differ.

I have a moral fiber very opposite to some. I consider the current state of the union to be one of rancor and disaccord. One brother fights against another for pennies in this beautiful country. The concentration of power resides with the few in this great land. Government and the president serve to divide the people for monetary gains and power in the land of the free. And the elite provide us entertainment in this land of liberty. A person is favored for his or her outward appearance more than his or her moral fiber and quality of soul in this land of justice.

Some may think my thought guilty of treason toward our country and my act of protest is a disloyalty to the president. I do hold the office of the presidency of America above all others in the world.

It is natural to coddle in the illusion of hope. We all want to see what we want to see, but the truth is painful. Transformations call for brute strength. We are in a great struggle for liberty, justice and freedom for all. Not different from our forefather's patriotism to stand up against a force more powerful then any before in history.

I am willing to know the truth no matter the pain or suffering it causes my soul. Be not lead astray by empty words, a kind smile or dreams of dollars. Let your feet be grounded by your resolve for compassion and truth. The enemy is entrenched with armor and multitudes of firearms.

However, it is not in vain that we fight because we are true patriots of the cause. We have petitioned, objected, we have implored and we have protested to the state and the president. What has been the response to such actions?

Violence and insult, or please have been disregarded, and we have been scorned with contempt from the president down. There is no longer any room for optimism. We wish to be free of corruption, greed and power for the few. No acts of diversion and patriotism will bring us back to the president and governing body.

"There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. There is not retreat but in submission and slavery!" (Patrick Henry)

The time is now, do not let your voice be still, stand up and shout, "I am a patriot!"

Frank Sadewater
senior, psychology

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