You know I’m well aware of both the good and bad about America. I’m a firm believer in the truth that compassionate “dissent is the highest form of patriotism.” So people like these songwriters or Martin Luther King Jr. are the truest patriots and their deeds most worthy of being proud of. In the case of this song it was John Fogerty taking a stand against an incredible injustice. Acts like that are what should define and inspire nations.

Yes, I do understand how important being “free” is for you and also difficult, surely, knowing your nostalgic tendencies and continued struggle.