Think you have the right to know all
Disgusted by what you see on CNN
Can’t take all you read in the paper
Want Justice, let the trial begin

How dare you!?!?

You see evil in the death of a monster
Do you want said monster’s bomb under your bed?
His life worth more than safety’s protectors’
Easily judge what you cannot comprehend, it’s the end

Of life and joy and peace for the soldiers
Who defend your lives and right to an opinion
They fight and survive to reunite with their families
To tread ground most sacred, free once again

But, No! You curse and spit on the methods
That bring your family and friends such security
The very freedoms you enjoy, their job to sustain
You cast them aside with blinding impunity

How dare you?!! How dare you!?!? HOW DARE YOU, HOW DARE YOU?!?!?!?

Feel so bloody superior
Believe you know what’s right
Condemn those who serve you
Continue their warring night

Have you ever been shot at?
Have you ever been bombed?
Have you ever faced death with every breath?
Have you ever watched a hand grenade
come sailing to your position?
Have you held witness your best friend’s death?

This is what they live with
The choice they willingly made
So you can watch television
and drink your lemonade

Therefore, as you retire tonight
Appreciate all of your dreams
Thank them for living the nightmares
That you may have your freedoms

December January 2005