If people don’t like it

Many people have died trying to come to America. Some have dug tunnels under the border to get here. Some have slipped across the border at night; others have tried in broad daylight. Some have tried in overloaded boats; some make it, some don’t.

I think of the thousands of people, or perhaps even millions, that would love to come to America but can’t. America is still the greatest country in the world. I was fortunate enough to be born here and I thank God for that. When I see someone disrespect our national anthem or burn the American flag, it sets my guts on fire.

I know they have the right to demonstrate, but I wonder what all the people who have died to give them that right would think of their actions. If only the brave Americans who gave their lives for their country could speak.

If people don’t like America, why don’t they leave? Planes and ships are departing every day, or they can walk across the north and south borders. Go to a country you like … life is too short to live somewhere you hate. If you decide to stay in America, get your head screwed on right and honor the people who have died for your rights and freedom.

But you know, I doubt if anyone leaves this great country. However, if you hate America so much that you are determined to leave, here is something to think about: Don’t go to Russia, China, North Korea, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Venezuela, North Vietnam, Iraq, Iran or Lebanon. You won’t like it there. If you don’t honor their national anthem or if you burn their flag, you have created a bad situation. What happens next is not good.

America is the greatest country on earth. People have fought and given their lives to afford you the freedom and right to do such foolish things. JOHN LANDERS

Benton