MANY THANKS

to the unnamed advertiser who took out a full-page image of the U.S. Code concerning the National Anthem. Every American should know that where code says “should,” the legal meaning is “it is suggested.” The word “must” is the word of legal obligation, where obedience is required. Knowing the difference is knowing where your true freedoms lie, so that you don’t mistake common practice for law. GN

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