Anthem: Freedom of expression is a core value

It doesn’t bother me if someone does not stand during the national anthem. I feel proud that I live in a country that allows freedom of expression.

This freedom is the matrix, the indispensable condition, of nearly every other form of freedom.

By the way, I’m a veteran and love my country.

This story was originally published September 8, 2016 at 10:53 AM with the headline "Anthem: Freedom of expression is a core value."