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So, Let Me Get This Straight

America is known as "the land of the free", am I right? People free to own weapons of war crazies use in mass shootings Women free to make decisions about their bodies. Oh wait... Date written: 11/17/2022

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Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 11/18/2022 2:54:00 AM

That "Oh, wait.." is placed so perfectly. We think we have progressed, worked things out, then along come the bully boys, and even more shameful, girls! Elizabeth

I Am Anaya

Date: 11/17/2022 3:59:00 PM

...you mean to tell me... the United States of America: "in the land of the free virtually anyone is free to wield a gun" ...it's amazing!

John Lawless

Date: 11/17/2022 12:26:00 PM

the freedom to voice your opinion and feelings about the beliefs of others.....

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/17/2022 12:16:00 PM

Freedom when convenient, my friend. Two ending words of your poem have a powerful impact.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/17/2022 12:23:00 PM

"Freedom when convenient"... yes indeed! I couldn't agree more, Vijay! Thanks for dropping by, my friend.