From: Tim Merrigan <tppm@comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: Was Re: test and appology. Now: I got A Problem!
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Daytek wrote:
> Now For My Problem:
> "I pledge allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of
> America,
> and to the republic which it established, one nation from many
> peoples,
> promising liberty and justice for all."
>
> I know that's your wording and your right to such wording...but...
> I am offended!
>
> So I said it! Now I don't have a problem.<g>
>
> Daytek
>
> I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
> and to the Republic for which it stands,
> One Nation under GOD,
> with Liberty and Justice for all!
> The South's Gona' Rise Again,
> and I ain't just whistling Dixie!
>
No problem. You're entitled to b/e/ w/r/o/n/g/ your opinion, but two
points, one: the versions of the pledge you're quoting is a corruption
of the original:
"I pledge allegiance to my flag, and to the republic for which it
stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"My flag" was changed to "the flag of the United States of America" in
1943 (or there abouts) because the powers that be were afraid people
might be pledging allegiance to the wrong flag (specifically the Nazi
flag). "Under God" was added in 1956 for no good reason, I think it was
because of a political promise Ike had made or some such.
And if you want the south to rise again, shouldn't you be pledging
allegiance to the flag of the Confederate States of America ... with
liberty and justice for all white men.
--
I pledge allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America,
and to the republic which it established, one nation from many peoples,
promising liberty and justice for all.
Tim Merrigan
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