Standing with Israel

The American flag is a symbol of freedom recognized worldwide. Its 13 stripes and 50 stars stand for more than just one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. It has flown proudly from the Revolution through two World Wars and countless other battles, as men and women have laid down their lives to defend it.

It's a living monument to all who have served and sacrificed so that we might be free. That's why it's so painful to see it tarnished, torn, and burned—especially by our fellow Americans.

That's what happened on Wednesday. As Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed Congress, pro-Hamas protestors defaced the historic Freedom Bell, tore down and burned the American flags flying outside Union Station, and raised Palestinian flags in their place. Instead of denouncing these violent thugs, many liberals extremists in Congress chose to stand in solidarity with their call to end all U.S. support for Israel.

How can the so-called "Party of Democracy" stand with these cowards who desecrate our flag and attack our allies? It's unconscionable.

Ironically, the folks holding their posters supporting Gaza were ignoring the fact that free speech doesn’t exist there. While Americans and Israelis both enjoy the fundamental rights of free speech and expression, Gazans, under the thumb of Hamas, don't. These clowns are nothing more than useful idiots for Iran, which has funded and fomented many of these protests against Israel while also plotting to assassinate President Trump.

Well, I have a message for these Hamas-loving terrorist apologists: You don't speak for America. No matter what, we will remain united in our support for Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East. We will not be intimidated or distracted.

We know that Israel has a right to exist and that they have a right to defend themselves. Hamas started this war on October 7th when they deliberately massacred hundreds of innocent civilians, including infant children and American citizens. Israel will finish it when these cowards are brought to justice. Through it all, we will stand with Israel.

Sincerely,

Sam Graves