Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The focus of attention

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I am a Vietnam veteran and I fully support any and every citizen of this great country’s right to voice their opinions and to protest. However, in my opinion, it crosses the line when these so-called protesters openly show disrespect to our flag, our national anthem, and our proud men and women in our military services.

When I see these protesters, it especially grieves me to think about the thousands of men and women in the military who gave their lives for this great country and for the freedoms for which it stands. When they were asked to give, they gave their all. They did not take a knee and turn their backs on us.

If you want to protest and take a knee or raise a fist, then take it outside or, even better yet, how about the news media just train their cameras on the flag during the national anthem, for that is where the TV cameras and our attention belong.

TIM RISHEL Hot Springs Village

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