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  “If tomorrow all the things were gone that I have worked for throughout my life, and I had to start again with just my children and my wife.” That is the first line of God Bless the USA, one of the most patriotic songs I have ever heard.   Throughout my time as an activist, I keep reflecting on this, even now in 2025.   These words were first sung by Lee Greenwood, and should be remembered by all Americans; that we might have differing views, but one thing is clear, we didn’t bow down to King George III of England, and we certainly will not bow down to the former reality host of the Celebrity Apprentice.   Want to know why I wanted to be at my local No Kings Day protest?   Because the cuts to Medicaid, specifically the cuts to home and community-based services to me continue to live independently weighed heavily. Let’s not forget the cruel and inhumane attacks on our freedoms that this administration has done; endorsed torture, threatened marriage equality, ...