I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
Justice for all our black neighbours who have the honour of being murdered should they make the mistake of looking at a police officer the wrong way; officers meant to unhold the meaning of justice.
Justice for the gays who’ve spent decades fighting for their right to publicly exist, even accepting torture as punishment for the sake of the greater good; only for those rights to be put back in a box.
Justice for the women bleeding in alleyways at the hand of a man who knows that even if he’s caught, he’ll still get away with it. He just has to blame it on her skirt.
Justice for the brothers and sisters dying at the hands of their cruel parents and a crueler system that would care more if only they still existed in the womb. A life being lived is a life not important, I suppose.
Justice for the mentally impaired who were perceived as burdens and God’s punishment for mankind to bear; who are still fighting for their right to work, own, and love as others do.
Justice for the felons who got the label in a state of teenage recklessness, who have not the right to vote or have themselves a good career, but get to watch another run for president.
Justice for the Natives who often go missing and reappear mysteriously deceased, but are rarely ever looked for or never given any protections. Who are still fighting for their right to keep their land.
Justice for the children who have to practice lockdowns in case their school is the next one attacked. The fear of not going home heavy on their hearts; thoughts and prayers the only thing sent if they die.
Justice for the non-Christians whose lives are threatened and temples are frequently attacked because they don’t fit under the allegiance, for the don’t follow the ‘right’ God or practice the ‘right’ way.
Justice for all of the lonely Americans who have to watch their liberties be put on the stand and questioned again. The ones fighting one more time for the right to live. To love. To be safe. To be a person.
Justice for the ones watching The arrogant applaud their loss of freedoms for the sake of their own personal gain. Justice for the ones listening to their loved ones tell them that it doesn’t matter. I guess we just don’t matter.