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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I don't see the Pledge as a workable option, and for the same reason that standing for the National Anthem at ball games is likewise unworkable. Those that stand and pledge are less important than those doing the protesting! Government policy is to punish those that support the government -- Pavlov's Dog in reverse.
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I'm not seeing that forcing kids to recite it would in any regard instill a true sense of patriotism. It's just another thing they don't want to do.
The "under God" portion was put in there specifically promote religion, so there's not a legal basis to make someone participate; but anyone not participating will typically be harassed. I'd rather it not be in the public schools at all so that the focus is on our children and their development; not on our religious agendas.
The "under God" portion was put in there specifically promote religion, so there's not a legal basis to make someone participate; but anyone not participating will typically be harassed. I'd rather it not be in the public schools at all so that the focus is on our children and their development; not on our religious agendas.
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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/pledge-allegiance-pr-gimmick-patriotic-vow-180956332/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=socialmedia
It’s original intent was to keep Americans pure from the values of “inferior races.”
It’s meant to be a tactic of exclusion. A way to make people look even more like “them.”
Our greatest accest has always been our diversity.
All this does is radicalize our more conservative brothern into being even more forceful about being “American.”
Which suppressed the various perspectives that give our culture its truest edge over others...
Our ability to foster the best parts of all of our diverse perspectives.
It’s original intent was to keep Americans pure from the values of “inferior races.”
It’s meant to be a tactic of exclusion. A way to make people look even more like “them.”
Our greatest accest has always been our diversity.
All this does is radicalize our more conservative brothern into being even more forceful about being “American.”
Which suppressed the various perspectives that give our culture its truest edge over others...
Our ability to foster the best parts of all of our diverse perspectives.
How the Pledge of Allegiance Went From PR Gimmick to Patriotic Vow
Francis Bellamy had no idea how famous, and controversial, his quick ditty would become
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The heart of the issue isn’t allegiance.
It’s the anxiety you feel about “them.”
And you don’t like these kinds of feelings. So it turns to anger.
And it also turns into building a sense of inner security by getting more of “us” together in opposition to “them.”
At the end of the day it’s all about your anxious feelings.
Everything else is just rationalizations.
It’s the anxiety you feel about “them.”
And you don’t like these kinds of feelings. So it turns to anger.
And it also turns into building a sense of inner security by getting more of “us” together in opposition to “them.”
At the end of the day it’s all about your anxious feelings.
Everything else is just rationalizations.
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I don't agree with forced patriotism. And the Supreme Court has already ruled that you cannot make people vote the pledge. The post 50s pledge is also not ok. This country is a melting pot of differing beliefs so saying "under god" is not something I agree with. You can believe in whatever god you want to believe in so long as your beliefs don't involve infringing on the rights of others.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Sgt Patrick Behrens - That is the great thing about RallyPoint. You can make your opinion known - thaks for the professional way you responded Patrick and not everyone will agree on every issue. Thanks!
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I hate posts like these because they seem to be simply designed to stir up "righteous indignation". Because the reality is, the pledge IS recited in schools.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Unfortunately not is all schools SGT Beth Day About 50% of the schools no longer have the children say the pledge - my school was one of them in Central Illinois. Here are few articles on it:
http://www.sfchronicle.com/education/article/Many-schools-skip-Pledge-of-Allegiance-4379740.php
http://www.sfchronicle.com/education/article/Many-schools-skip-Pledge-of-Allegiance-4379740.php
Many schools skip Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance, what many would consider a Norman Rockwell requirement of public education, is no longer a given in an untold number of California classrooms. Turns out, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance has become passe, considered by some to be an outdated and unnecessary ritual with a constitutionally questionable religious reference and false promises of liberty and justice for all. Pledge dissenters often complain about the...
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Here is another article citing that about 50% of the children in the United States recite the Pledge of Allegiance Beth:
https://www.quora.com/Do-all-American-children-recite-the-Pledge-of-Allegiance-daily-at-school
https://www.quora.com/Do-all-American-children-recite-the-Pledge-of-Allegiance-daily-at-school
Do all American children recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily at school? - Quora
No. Most schools do it as a morning ritual, but they cannot force a child to do it. However, a child who refuses often experiences ostracism or other social pressure.
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SGT Beth Day
And one showing the great majority of state have a law requiring it.
https://undergod.procon.org/view.additional-resource.php?resourceID=000074
https://undergod.procon.org/view.additional-resource.php?resourceID=000074
State Requirements on Pledge of Allegiance in Schools - Under God in the Pledge - ProCon.org
Maps of State Pledge of Allegiance Requirements for Schools and Students,
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THIS IS A FALSE QUESTION - many public schools still do the pledge of allegiance.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
It's not a false question, my public school (Washington, IL) and about 50% of them across the country have stopped the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools. Thanks for your feedback LtCol Andrew Horne
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LtCol Andrew Horne
i would think that is an issue of state law. In Kentucky, a site based decision group makes that kind of decision.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
LtCol Andrew Horne - It very well good be Andrew - thank you for the feedback. Maybe that is an issue in Illinois where I came from, but we have three Governors that went to Prison, so what does that say. Have a good day.
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