Youth Essay ContestVFW Post 8870 proudly sponsored the state of Washington VFW winner Harrison William Baxter in the Elementary Youth Essay Contest. Mr. Baxter is a 5th grader in Madrona K-8 located in Edmonds, WA.An American Patriot The definition of patriot is "A person who vigorously supports their Country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors." as defined in Webster's Dictionary. To me a patriot means a person who will defend their country any way possible. There are a few main reasons why I love the United States of America. First, I love that we can make free choices and can be individuals. I also like how we have equal rights. No matter of our color, religion, or gender, we call all do the same things and we treat each other the same. Everybody can vote, own property, and even have the same job. Lastly, everybody in the United States of America has access to education. So no matter if you are a boy or girl you can get an education. We can protect and defend the United States from pollution, narrow minded people, and poor leaders. Pollution is a horrible thing and sadly there is a lot of it. It comes from cars, factories and boats. Another thing we can defend is judging other people. We need to protect ourselves from passing judgement because it could take away our freedom and ability to be individuals. We also need to elect responsible people who won't make laws that take our freedoms away. That leader should also value education and a variety of view points. I protect and defend the United States by helping my community. I pick up trash and clean public areas. I keep in control of pollution by walking or riding my bike to a friend's house or the bus stop. I support leaders and officials who value education and rights for all. I do this because I think that those are very important things. I also work really hard in school so I can be a leader someone will look up to. An American Patriot is a person who loves the United States of America and its values. An American Patriot is a person who is willing to stand up for the United States' principles. I am an American Patriot because I love this country and all my freedoms. These freedoms exist because of the patriots before me. I am willing to do all that I can everyday to ensure that the United States values that I hold dear stay safe, today and in the future. |
VFW 2009-2010 Themes VOICE OF DEMOCRACY Grades 9 through 12 "Does America Still Have Heroes?" More Information & How to Enter PATRIOT'S PEN Grades 6 through 8 "When is the Right Time to Honor Our Military Heroes?" More Information & How to Enter |