According to Proud to Live in America Website, Wars and military conflicts have resulted in the deaths of more than 1,316,000 soldiers and military personnel during the history of the United States.
Over 30,000 members of the United States military have been wounded in the War in Iraq, 17,674 in Afghanistan, almost 500 during the Persian Gulf War, 155,000 in the Vietnam War, over 100,000 in the Korean War, 672,000 in World War II and 200,000+ in World War I. More than 280,000 Union Soldiers and over 300,000 Confederate Soldiers were injured in the Civil War.
These Brave Men and Woman fought for our freedom, and that freedom includes the Freedom of Speech, and that freedom includes the inherent right to fight for what we believe in, and to fight for something that is unjust.
Far too many of us forget that we have the right to raise our voices, we have the right to fight for change.
There are many things in this Great Nation that are wrong, and unjust. It is time for all Americans to speak out.
When you feel your voice getting quiet, remember all the men and woman who have died to give that voice to you. Speak loud, speak clear and let your voices be heard.
Tina Falconi