I Thought This Was America

I wasn't aware that the times have changed.

My rights as an American citizen have been violated. Last time I checked, I was able to get a drink of water whenever I pleased. Apparently that right has been taken away from me. I am severely parched and am unable to quench my thirst.

Everything around me is turning black. I believe I am on the brink of death and that a sip of water would help me. However, I'm not allowed to walk ten steps up the hall to the water fountain.

I would like to thank my second period teacher for denying me my American rights.

Though some people have lost what the United States is really about, I still have faith in my country. It's also why Toby Keith is my hero. He understands what this country is about.

American Girls and American Guys
We'll always stand up and salute
We'll always recognize
When we see Old Glory Flying
There's a lot of men dead
So we can sleep in peace at night
When we lay down our head

My daddy served in the army
Where he lost his right eye
But he flew a flag out in our yard
Until the day that he died He wanted my mother, my brother, my sister and me
To grow up and live happy

In the land of the free.
Now this nation that I love Has fallen under attack
A mighty sucker punch came flyin' in
From somewhere in the back
Soon as we could see clearly
Through our big black eye
Man, we lit up your world
Like the 4th of July Hey Uncle

Sam Put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty Started shakin' her fist
And the eagle will fly
Man, it's gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom
Start ringin' her bell
And it feels like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Brought to you Courtesy of the Red White and Blue

Justice will be served
And the battle will rage
This big dog will fight
When you rattle his cage
And you'll be sorry that you messed with The U.S. of A.
'Cause we'll put a boot in your ass
It's the American way