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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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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.
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No. Compulsory patriotism is not patriotism.
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MCPO Roger Collins
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The oath of enlistment is not the pledge of allegiance. Nor is swearing of the oath compulsory. The oath is sworn voluntarily. We are an all volunteer force in case anyone has forgotten.
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MCPO Roger Collins
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Don't tell these guys. Are you serious?

http://todaysmilitary.com/videos/meps-oath-enlistment
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CWO2 Shelby DuBois
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There was a time when a promise meant something...an oathe was something people took seriously...a pledge, meant you'd do your best to uphold the tenets of it...what it stands for. Too many in our society today are mincing words trying to find an out to a commitment. Too many are just 'okay' with someone standing on the Flag, or kneeling during the National Anthem. Too many are eager to find flaws with basic patriotism...If a simple pledge to honor and respect the symbols of our Country evokes a sneer and an attitude, then step to the back and let the people to the front who are most likely the ones who'll bail you out when the time comes to defend it.
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MSgt Mark Bucher
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Never left in North Dakota
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Good for The Heartland.
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SFC Don Vance
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YES!!! IMMEDIATELY!!!
IMHO removing the Pledge from schools was one of the steps taken to usher in the New World Order.
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SSgt James Tadlock
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I don't think so. What happened with the 8th day?
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Brent Clemensen
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YES, It is needs to be
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SGT Danny Justice
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In Enfield they still do every morning followed by a moment of silence.
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SFC Timothy N. Livengood
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Our local school still does this every morning. Love the small community that I patrol everyday. Hooah
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Of Course We Should!!!
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Did it go away? I think this is a misleading question since, to my knowledge, it is still done. But, I'm a FIRM believer that students have the right to free speech. As veterans, we have defended this right. No way on Earth do I want to see American citizens forced to give up that right. This is not North Korea.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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1LT Joe Baker It has gone away in some schools and it remains in others - it was removed from Grade school when I attended after I reached the 5th grade and hasn't been brought back because of different religious beliefs and what is politicaly correct. Sorry the question was misleading!
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint
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Why not? Has it caused harm? Are you messed up if you did it long ago?
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