Doctors take an oath to do no harm.
Political leaders and Presidents swear on a Bible to uphold the Constitution.
As a journalist, you should inform with truth.
As Christians, teach and spread the Good News.
Witness, not just by words, but actions too.
Patriots support Country and defend against true enemies.
Not attack fellow citizens who are different or disagree.
Lawyers pledge to conduct themselves with integrity and civility.
Yet some choose to uphold unjust, unfair and bypass honesty.
Law Enforcement is two-fold -: Protect and serve.
Not to demand order by choke-hold.
Parents are there to love, teach life skills and values.
We all have our roles but we don’t live in a vacuum.
We are all Citizens, and should aim to be good ones.
For that, we too must uphold the Constitution.
Obey the laws, respect the rights and opinions of others.
This should ring true regardless of color.
Stay informed and participate in the democratic process.
Serve on the jury when called and honestly pay taxes.
But with those Civic Responsibilities,
The contract entails Rights and Freedoms.
Extended to and respected by all
If we are to achieve prosperity as a Nation.
But many have not been true to the roles they hold.
No longer value the oaths.
And they’ve been slim when it entails the Rights and Freedoms of others.
They fight only for their personal.
No bending, not even for reasonable or sensible rules.
Just like “stand your ground” has empowered people to shoot.
Their Right to protect them and theirs.
Often works against those whose skin aren’t fair.
Just on perceived and seemed.
Not a real attack or actual steal.
And the Rights of those who reject masks.
Have been above those who are trying to avoid the virus.
The people who desire to possess guns.
Winning over those trying to not be killed by one.
Those who put stopping abortion and promotion of Israel at the top of the tier.
While ignoring the many other problems and needs of the people who live here.
Actions now are often out of self-interests.
Not for the Right or good for the public.
No center to social communal benefit.
Ignoring the science that comes with it.
Disregarding defined safety rules.
Doing as they choose.
Not wanting to tighten the belt in the here and now.
For what will bring a greater effect or make US stronger in the future.
This type of living doesn’t demand thinking, caring or discipline.
Only giving in to impulses.
For some, America(ns) new definition of Freedom.
Reflected in an admired ringleader.
Who effectively promoted this type of vision.