It is the Soldier, not the minister, who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,Who serves beneath the flag,And whose coffin is draped by the flag,

Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

是士兵，而非牧师，给予我们宗教信仰自由。

是士兵，而非记者，给予我们新闻出版自由。

是士兵，而非诗人，给予我们言论自由。

是士兵，而非校园活动家，给予我们抗议示威的自由。

是士兵，而非律师，给予我们获得公平审判的权利。

是士兵，而非政客，给予我们投票的权利。

是士兵向国旗敬礼，在国旗下服役，棺椁之上覆盖国旗；

正是这样的士兵，才允许抗议者焚烧国旗。