A Reminder

[Alaskan]

All this “the flag is offensive” crying is nothing more that a load of crap. Does anyone remember these words an KNOW what they mean?

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.

I Pledge Allegiance: I Promise to be faithful and true (Promise my loyalty)

to the flag: to the emblem that stands for and represents

of the United States: all 50 states, each of them individual, and individually represented on the flag

of America: yet formed into a UNION of one Nation.

and to the Republic: And I also pledge my loyalty to the Government that is itself a Republic, a form of government where the PEOPLE are sovereign,

for which it stands,: this government also being represented by the Flag to which I promise loyalty.

one Nation under God,: These 50 individual states are united as a single Republic under the Divine providence of God, “our most powerful resource” (according to the words of President Eisenhower)

Indivisible,: and cannot be separated. (This part of the original version of the pledge was written just 30 years after the beginning of the Civil War and demonstrates the unity sought in the years after that divisive period in our history)

with Liberty: The people of this Nation being afforded the freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and happiness”,

and Justice: And each person entitled to be treated justly, fairly, and according to proper law and principle,

for All.: And these principles afforded to EVERY AMERICAN, regardless of race, religion, color, creed, or any other criteria. Just as the flag represents 50 individual states that cannot be divided or separated, this Nation represents millions of people who cannot be separated or divided.

[4thIDvet]

Welcome too the forum and thank you for an excellent post.

[twa2471]

Good thing you put that up Alaskan,, I've been starting to think people have forgotton it now days,,, not here but certianly pretty much everywhere else it seems like. May I sugest,,Perhaps you've posted it in the wrong place though,,, you might want to consider sending it to your local school boards,, bet they DON"T remember it, seems it's been a while sense it's been in the school system now!!!! PRETTY FRIGGIN SAD ,,,,, ain't it????


Welcome aboard

[BBill]

If it offends someone-they have the right to get the f... out of OUR country Try to change it at their peril.

[Alaskan]

4th, thanks for the welcome.

When I took my son to his first day of school, I was pleasantly surprised to hear the principal recite the pledge over head in the morning. I went to the principal's office on my way out so I could meet her. After introducing myself, I thanked her for reciting the pledge. Turns out, she is a former Marine, 3rd generation. She wouldn't have it any other way.

[Rocster]

FYI -Don't forget - TOMORROW is Flag Day, June 14th.
Fly your flag high!