We stand today in a riot’s wreckage
on steps carved by slave labor
on land stolen from its residents.
We pledged allegiance to a constitution
written by the time’s best minds
for a people who despise intelligence.
We provide freedom to seek truth
to people who believe lies and demand
a fraudulent vote to make America great.
We provide police protection for those
who prefer mob rule, the right to own guns
to those who deny restraint by laws.
We guarantee the exercise of power
in pursuit of their ideals to many
who deny those rights to everyone else.
