ENES KANTER FREEDOM: I came here for my basketball dream. I stay for freedom and the American dream |
Patriotic runner Teag McCoy discusses his viral American flag running club and his plan to run a half marathon in every state in 2026 while carrying the flag to promote unity and fitness.
At a time when principles are tested and passions run high, we have to return to the heart of what America stands for. It’s not just about who raises a flag, but who upholds the values of generosity, unity and a shared future. In the end, the question is about the soul of our nation. Who stands with America’s deepest ideals, and who does not?
I came to America chasing a basketball dream, but I stayed because I found something far greater: freedom.
As a Muslim and a legal immigrant, I came to the United States because freedom here is not just an idea. It is a way of life.
I did not come to impose my beliefs on anyone.
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Boston Celtics' Enes Kanter (13) moves against Toronto Raptors' Isaac Bonga during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Boston. (AP)
I did not come to burn flags or hate this nation.
I did not come to conquer America.
I did not come to rewrite the Constitution.
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I did not come to shame others for their faith or values.
I did not come to tear down what generations have built.
I did not come to exploit America’s generosity, or weaken its institutions.
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I did not come to replace American values.
I came to live freely, work hard, follow the law and contribute to the country that gave me opportunity, and to respect the........