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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If you don't instill patriotism and pride in America in kids, somebody will fill the gap with their own ideas...When we see and hear today's college aged people standing on the Flag, calling our Founders a bunch of old men, and the Constitution an outdated piece of parchment, and the Pledge just propaganda...it makes simple things like saying the Pledge that much more important.
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I've been subbing at a few of the junior high and high schools around Miami University in Ohio while I'm finishing my graduate degree, and every school I've been to does both the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. It may just be a Midwest thing, but when my wife and I lived in Florida, they said the Pledge and had a moment of silence there as well. Does anyone teach at or have kids at schools where either aren't allowed?
Personally, yes, I am in favor of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools. I may be a little biased however, being both in the Army and a Social Studies teacher.
Personally, yes, I am in favor of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools. I may be a little biased however, being both in the Army and a Social Studies teacher.
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Throughout grade school we recited The Pledge every morning. I attended a Catholic school for two years during the 80s and we recited The Pledge at the start of every day. Prayer happened at lunch.
My thoughts: If there is a US Flag flying outside the schoolhouse, The Pledge should happen inside. At least once per day.
My thoughts: If there is a US Flag flying outside the schoolhouse, The Pledge should happen inside. At least once per day.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SPC Tom Walsh We did too up to about third grade and then the school stopped it from 4th grade up through 8th. This was in the Midwest part of Illinois.
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As citizens we should have an allegiance to the country and flag that represents it. That does not mean an unquestioning, blind obedience to the government. If one does not proclaim allegiance, you should be free to leave or to work within the system to make changes to your liking. Flag burning and temper tantrums because you don't get your way is not a systemic response.
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The Pledge is already in most schools. In Florida, it is done every morning. But, let me ask, are we a country that has to, wants to, or should force patriotism on everyone? Many of you seem to think this country has gone to the demons and that bringing God and the Flag/Pledge to schools will solve all our problems. Not everyone believes the way you do, yet almost everyone will fall out when called to service if necessary. I don't see a lack of volunteers for military service. It's feel good propaganda. We'd do more to promote patriotism if we worked harder to eliminate racism and elitism and made more effort to make everyone feel welcome and a part of our country.
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MCPO Roger Collins
Your point is invalid. No one said anyone should be forced to say the Pledge, but this is a patriotic thing in a government school. If you don't want to honor the symbol and Pledge of Allegiance to the country that gave gou the right to do so, do as you see fit. That is you and the other 2 or 3 that agree with you.
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MCPO Roger Collins
I believe that is SOP in most schools based on the comments. Most school systems have elected school boards. Express their feelings at the ballot box.
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In this day when deep patriotism is lacking, our schools, which function as a result of our freedoms, have a responsibility to begin instilling patriotism into our young folks. I fear that in many cases patriotism is not being taught in our homes except on holidays with beer and bbq....rather shallow in my opinion. Those of us who grew up with a Dad who fought in WWII began to learn at an early age what it means to be a free American and to love and defend this great country. I'm sure the same can be said for many who have grown up with parents who served during Viet Nam, Desert Storm and OIF/OEF. The patriotism that our schools need to be teaching is why we have this flag, what it has stood and stands for to the rest of the world, and that it is not subject to desecration such as being burned or stomped on. Yes, those actions come with our broad freedom of speech, but with freedom of speech comes the unwritten act of responsiblity in what you say and to realize that without that flag one would not have the opportunity to desecrate it. This alone should bring about some reverence. So, yes, the Pledge of Allegiance should be in our schools, from Pre-k through high school every day.
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Having children recite empty words they don't understand makes us no better than the North Koreans
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