The Pledge of Allegiance

This time I am in argument with my mother over "under god" being in the pledge and how we are disrespectful to our country for not saying it. I am going insane with people confusing patriotism with or pledge that was altered in 1954 and violates our first amendment. I am very much in agreement with the rest of our allegiance; just not the "god" part. Any other rants out there?

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Permalink Reply by HALEY SAID on September 14, 2011 at 11:28am
I have never said the pledge in my life. My nutso Jehovahs Witness family was against it, I had no idea why but I liked being different and the only one in class that just stood there in school. As an adult I am glad I never had to do it, I wouldn't mind my kids saying it if they would take the "in god" out but I have serious doubts on that one. When I was little kids thought I was weird but being in situations as an adult and simply not following the sheeplike crowds we have in this country gets you some dirty looks. But that's OK, I just smile and remind myself that I am better than them ;) hehe
Permalink Reply by ungodlynews on September 14, 2011 at 7:57pm
Agreed. Another form of indoctrination. Like there aren't perfectly wonderful nations on the planet where it would be a privilege to live.
Permalink Reply by Steph S. on September 14, 2011 at 5:17pm

I had to say the Pledge in private school. Also, I had to make a pledge to the bible and to the flag.  It was all part of the chapel service we went to.

Here's a link to the pledges.

 

http://www.christianhomeschoolers.com/christian_pledges.html
Permalink Reply by annet on September 14, 2011 at 6:38pm
Pledge to the Christian flag and the bible?  wth?
Permalink Reply by Steph S. on September 14, 2011 at 7:04pm
Yeah, did you see the site with the pledges? At least I didn't have to do the lamb one. Haha
Permalink Reply by Pat on September 14, 2011 at 8:14pm
To me, the real irony of the pledge, is that there are those who demand people recite it, even if against their will, to prove how free those people are who are compelled to say it.
Permalink Reply by Secular Forces 2013 on September 14, 2011 at 9:42pm
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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on September 14, 2011 at 9:44pm
Thanks for the info!
Permalink Reply by Brian Wood on September 15, 2011 at 1:39pm

Only Americans are dumb enough to pledge fealty to a textile.

 

Ambrose Bierce:  flag: N. a colored rag borne above troops and hoisted on forts and
ships. it appears to serve the same purpose as certain signs that one
sees and vacant lots in london -- "rubbish may be shot here."

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