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https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/09/the-people-who-pledge-allegiance-to-the-us-constitution/540828/
An interesting, insightful article, worth the time to read.
An interesting, insightful article, worth the time to read.
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I have often thought that the Pledge of Allegiance that school children recite daily (or at least they did), was wrong because it focused on the flag rather than the Constitution. Maybe, if we pledged allegiance to the Constitution as regularly as we do to the flag, people might be inspired to at least wonder what all the fuss is: What is the Constitution and why do we pledge allegiance to it. Then again, such a practice also might inspire miscreants to burn the Constitution as they now burn the flag
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MAJ Alvin B.
Personally, I see the Flag, as a symbol for the Nation, and the Pledge a worthy general statement of commitment. However, it is not quite the same degree of commitment, as swearing, or pledging, allegiance to the Constitution of the United States.
It is an interesting to note, naturalized citizens, military personnel, and civilian public servants (government employees, elected office holders, and appointees), all swear to support and defend the Constitution; something not required otherwise of any natural born citizen.
It is an interesting to note, naturalized citizens, military personnel, and civilian public servants (government employees, elected office holders, and appointees), all swear to support and defend the Constitution; something not required otherwise of any natural born citizen.
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CPT Jack Durish
MAJ Alvin B. - Sadly, oaths don't mean much. I can't find any example of anyone being prosecuted for failing to abide by a sworn oath. Furthermore, I find it even sadder when I discover that many who have sworn allegiance to the Constitution have little or no respect for it. From President Obama who publicly lamented that the Constitution limited his ability to do what he wanted (felt was right) to some here on RP who openly advocate changing it for some ideological purpose.
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MAJ Alvin B.
CPT Jack Durish - I empathize. You may find the words of Lt Col Kenneth Keskel, USAF, worth reading and perhaps sharing.
http://www.barefootsworld.net/sui_juris/oath_of_office.html
http://www.barefootsworld.net/sui_juris/oath_of_office.html
The Oath of Office - A Historical Guide to Moral Leadership
Editorial Abstract: The Oath of Office as we know it has withstood the test of time. Although its words have gone through many transformations, the significance placed upon it by the Founding Fathers has remained the same. Lieutenant Colonel Keskel provides a brief historical background for the oath, followed by an examination of its specific wording and the ways it has changed over time. His insightful analysis will help all governmental...
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