Posted on Mar 29, 2017
Should we bring the Pledge of Allegiance back to our schools?
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Should we bring back the Pledge of Allegiance? I remember as I went through Grade School we use to say this every morning and it gave me a sense of pride and purpose each day! Are the youth of today missing this and will they every understand what it truly means?
Your thoughts and comments are welcome?
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Our Pledge of Allegiance as we know it is fast becoming a thing of the past. Kids used to say the Pledge of Allegiance along with a prayer before starting the day’s activities.
Below you will see the very touching recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance as told by Red Skelton. They Pledge as we should still teach our children.
Also listed is the “Global Earth Day Pledge” that our children are learning today. Again this is Global. Everything will go global in the “End Times”. This is just another way to ease everyone into it. Be Prepared. It is coming.
On January 14, 1969, Red Skelton touched the hearts of millions of Americans with his "Pledge Of Allegiance", in which he explained the meaning of each and every word. Red Skelton's recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance" was twice read into the Congressional Record of the United States and received numerous awards.
RED SKELTON: "I remember this one teacher. To me, he was the greatest teacher, a real sage of my time. He had such wisdom. We were all reciting the Pledge Of Allegiance and he walked over. Mr. Lasswell was his name... He said": "I've been listening to you boys and girls recite the Pledge Of Allegiance all semester and it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you. If I may, may I recite it and try to explain to you the meaning of each word:
I
Me; an individual; a committee of one.
Pledge
Dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self-pity.
Allegiance
My love and my devotion.
To the Flag
Our standard; Old Glory ; a symbol of Freedom; wherever she waves there is respect, because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts, Freedom is everybody's job.
of the United
That means that we have all come together.
States
Individual communities that have united into forty-eight great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose. All divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that is love for country.
And to the Republic
Republic -- a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people; and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
For which it stands
One Nation
One Nation -- meaning, so blessed by God.
Indivisible
Incapable of being divided.
With Liberty
Which is Freedom; the right of power to live one's own life, without threats, fear, or some sort of retaliation.
And Justice
The principle, or quality, of dealing fairly with others.
For All
For All -- which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine. And now, boys and girls, let me hear you recite the Pledge of Allegiance:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands; one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Your thoughts and comments are welcome?
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Our Pledge of Allegiance as we know it is fast becoming a thing of the past. Kids used to say the Pledge of Allegiance along with a prayer before starting the day’s activities.
Below you will see the very touching recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance as told by Red Skelton. They Pledge as we should still teach our children.
Also listed is the “Global Earth Day Pledge” that our children are learning today. Again this is Global. Everything will go global in the “End Times”. This is just another way to ease everyone into it. Be Prepared. It is coming.
On January 14, 1969, Red Skelton touched the hearts of millions of Americans with his "Pledge Of Allegiance", in which he explained the meaning of each and every word. Red Skelton's recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance" was twice read into the Congressional Record of the United States and received numerous awards.
RED SKELTON: "I remember this one teacher. To me, he was the greatest teacher, a real sage of my time. He had such wisdom. We were all reciting the Pledge Of Allegiance and he walked over. Mr. Lasswell was his name... He said": "I've been listening to you boys and girls recite the Pledge Of Allegiance all semester and it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you. If I may, may I recite it and try to explain to you the meaning of each word:
I
Me; an individual; a committee of one.
Pledge
Dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self-pity.
Allegiance
My love and my devotion.
To the Flag
Our standard; Old Glory ; a symbol of Freedom; wherever she waves there is respect, because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts, Freedom is everybody's job.
of the United
That means that we have all come together.
States
Individual communities that have united into forty-eight great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose. All divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that is love for country.
And to the Republic
Republic -- a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people; and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
For which it stands
One Nation
One Nation -- meaning, so blessed by God.
Indivisible
Incapable of being divided.
With Liberty
Which is Freedom; the right of power to live one's own life, without threats, fear, or some sort of retaliation.
And Justice
The principle, or quality, of dealing fairly with others.
For All
For All -- which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine. And now, boys and girls, let me hear you recite the Pledge of Allegiance:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands; one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Pledge of Allegiance
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Yes, but I think it has only been curtailed in some places. My Grand kids say the pledge in school and they have a different kid lead it over the loud speakers each day. It is my understanding that kids that don't want to recite it, are not made to, but have to stand during the recital.
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It's funny that this was brought up as a topic. SPC Douglas Bolton and I were talking about the class I had the privilege of teaching to the 3rd grade classes of Bowie Middle School in Dallas, TX. I will be posting this class later. Suffice to say that these students say the Pledge of Allegiance in the morning, along with the Pledge for Texas. It was awesome listening to these children saying the Pledge. Imagine what it would be like if we had a Country full of people willing to push it back into the direction that it will take to preserve our freedoms. And yes, I firmly believe that when we completely lose our sense of ownership of this Country, it will not be much longer before we lose it all together.
I will be posting the video of the classes later on. I hope you will get a chance to watch it, not because of me, but because many of you will swell with pride when you hear some of the comments coming from these children.
I will be posting the video of the classes later on. I hope you will get a chance to watch it, not because of me, but because many of you will swell with pride when you hear some of the comments coming from these children.
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SGT Michael Thorin
I'm guessing that is what it was. Right after the Pledge of Allegiance, they went into a Pledge with Texas as the central theme.
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It should have never been allowed to be taken out of the schools in the first place. New immigrants should assimilate to our way of life. We shouldn't have to make allowances because some pansy ass is worried that we might hurt someones feelings. They can opt out if they wish, keep quiet if they want to. But they will know that the majority of us are God fearing, God respecting, flag waving AMERICANS, who love and respect our REPUBLIC, ONE NATION under GOD, INDIVISIBLE with LIBERTY and JUSTICE for ALL.
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PO3 J.W. Nelson
Man up !! If you are man enough to want to be a citizen of this nation, at least be man or woman enough to stand up for it ! Should not be a option as to whether you show respect for this great nation !! Respect her or go home !!
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I'm of the mind that students should be able to participate or not if they are so inclined. Here's why. The PoA means nothing if the person reciting it is being forced against their will. Requiring them to recite against their will is tantamount to harassment, if not subservience. That's not the country I raised my hand to defend. I'm not in favor of removing it from the classroom, either, because it is good to express dedication to our country, if so inclined. Allow the child to make their own decision, to express themselves or not as they wish. It's our most basic right.
Of course, those that choose to express themselves by being disruptive should face punishment. Good teachable moment that freedom of expression does not mean freedom from consequence.
Of course, those that choose to express themselves by being disruptive should face punishment. Good teachable moment that freedom of expression does not mean freedom from consequence.
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MSgt Marvin Kinderknecht
The last line should be tattooed on everybody that does jail time..Just saying--please do not respond. I am not conservative or Liberal. I have been in Texas so long I am a dam Redneck. Nuff said
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Patricia Overmeyer
With liberty and justice for all.
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I actually heard Charlie Daniels recite Redd Shelton's Pledge of Alligance on one of his albums. I absolutely love it!
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Schools in my county do every morning. This Mondays me and several other members of my VFW taught three classes (3rh, 4th, and 5th grades) flag etiquette. We also put up flags in classrooms with no charge to schools.
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If you stop and look at what is going on in schools, it isn't just the lack of the Pledge of Allegiance, it is most importantly the lack of the US Flag in every classroom! Not to mention the push to take "Under God" out of the Pledge! And there are other institutions missing too. What was the Christmas Break is now the Winter break, the Easter Break is now the spring Break, mandatory classes such as History are now elective, and it goes on and on. Some day, when you have the opportunity to talk to the young people of today, they have no clue who we fought in WWI, or WWII or the Civil War. See if they know anything about the Vietnam War. Or the Korean War.
I remember Khrushchev speaking at the UN when I was a kid, and I remember him saying, we do not have to fight the US, just give us 2 or three generations of your children by control and influence of your schools, and we will own the US. Think about it, and I think the NEA has been doing that very thing!!
I remember Khrushchev speaking at the UN when I was a kid, and I remember him saying, we do not have to fight the US, just give us 2 or three generations of your children by control and influence of your schools, and we will own the US. Think about it, and I think the NEA has been doing that very thing!!
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1SG Robert Rush
You are right Chef. We are doing this to our selves. We have people in government that does not care about our country. The only thing they care about is power and wealth our them selves. This is what happens when they try to move us closer to socialism. Sad!
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SSG Edward Tilton
1SG Robert Rush - So people who, because of their faith, will not worship your god are unamerican?
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1SG Robert Rush
I did not say that, in fact, I don't know where you got that. I respect every one beliefs, In turn. I expect them to do the same with mine. Everyone that believes a higher being, no matter what they call him, is worshiping a GOD. We all do that in our own way.
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