https://community.aarp.org/t5/Our-Front-Porch/United-in-song/m-p/2275315#M75878 <P>As a Native American I don't stand for the " national anthem " nor do I pledge any allegiance to the flag. What Kaep did and may continue to do was not out of disrespect but his way to peacefully protest the injustice &amp; inequalities that certain Americans face day after day. It was his way of saying " We the People Are not United nor Are We treated equally".&nbsp;</P><P>There will come a time when the wounds will be so deep that there will be no hope for healing.</P> Sun, 21 Jun 2020 16:43:54 GMT OscarE1968 2020-06-21T16:43:54Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Our-Front-Porch/United-in-song/m-p/2275220#M75865 <P>This brought tears to my eyes...</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P class="lia-indent-padding-left-30px"><A title="United In Song: National Anthem - Madisen Hallberg and Emmanuel Henreid - PSU Virtual Commencement 2020" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2V0rG_4Ax4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">United In Song: National Anthem - Madisen Hallberg and Emmanuel Henreid - PSU Virtual Commencement 2020</A>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Please know "I'm with Kaep" and understand and applaud his kneeling protest.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><A title="Moments like this" href="https://sparkt.com/surprise-duet-at-a-city-park-sends-powerful-message-of-unity" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moments like this</A> reassure me we can overcome anything thrown at us to divide us... we will do the right thing!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>#StaySafe</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>#PrayForShay</P> Sun, 21 Jun 2020 10:58:17 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Our-Front-Porch/United-in-song/m-p/2275220#M75865 WebWiseWoman 2020-06-21T10:58:17Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Our-Front-Porch/United-in-song/m-p/2275315#M75878 <P>As a Native American I don't stand for the " national anthem " nor do I pledge any allegiance to the flag. What Kaep did and may continue to do was not out of disrespect but his way to peacefully protest the injustice &amp; inequalities that certain Americans face day after day. It was his way of saying " We the People Are not United nor Are We treated equally".&nbsp;</P><P>There will come a time when the wounds will be so deep that there will be no hope for healing.</P> Sun, 21 Jun 2020 16:43:54 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Our-Front-Porch/United-in-song/m-p/2275315#M75878 OscarE1968 2020-06-21T16:43:54Z