Abandon respect and lose your rights

In my younger years I learned the three R’s at school and the fundamental three R’s at home: rights, responsibility and respect.

In my older years I still stand when a lady enters the room, when the national anthem is played or when our flag is passing. I stand not because I have the right not to, but because I have a responsibility to and a respect for my fellow citizens and our country.

Those who ignore the other R’s (respect and responsibility) to insist on their rights may soon find they all are mutually inclusive. Without education, personal responsibility and mutual respect there will be no rights.

I say stand up; stand up for your rights or stay seated without them.