The poem "next to of course god america i" was so confusing. At the beginning of the poem I thought it had a happy tone that was full of liberty. He talked about the love he had for his country. But then it takes on a much darker tone discussing the ignorance of ignoring other languages and the slaughter of soldiers who race to their death. He almost seems to be scolding America for its brutality and willingness to go to war. If this is the case that makes me pretty angry. I know just as much as the next person that America has its issues, but I don't think fighting for what you believe in is ever wrong. The soldiers that fight for this country fight for freedom and liberty. I think degrading them to the status of lions running toward slaughter is both ignorant and disrespectful. Though it is not ideal that people have to go to war and die, it isn't reasonable to think that America can thrive and survive as a country without having to fight a few wars. I wish that wasn't the case but I know it is and the best thing we can do is to support our troops and give them the honor and respect they deserve instead of criticizing their loyalty to their country.
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