Putting things in perspective

The Boys Out There

It is the veteran, not the preacher
who has given us freedon of religion

It is the veteran, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

I is the veteran, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the veteran, not the campus organizer,
who has given us the freedom to assemble.

It is the veteran, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the veteran, not the politician,
who has given us the right to vote.

It is the veteran, who salutes the flag,
who serves under the flag,
whose coffin is draped by the flag.