Pledge of Alligence - FCPS

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It is recited daily. It's state law.

Have you ever wondered how long a "pledge" lasts? I mean, shouldn't it be if you pledge allegiance once you've pledged for ever? Why does someone need to pledge daily? Do wedding vows need to be said daily? I know this may seem silly, but it is one of those things that kind of stick with me when I ponder it. .

Frankly, yes, PP, there are times when I frequently have to remind myself of my wedding vows... for better or worse, til death do us part. It's the same purpose in repeating the pledge. We humans are forgetful that way. In order for a pledge -- or a vow -- to mean anything, you have to live it out. And repeating what you've promised helps us to do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is recited daily. It's state law.

Yes, thank goodness, and the national motto, "In God we trust" is also supposed to be posted in every Virginia public school office.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yep, my first grade DD just confirmed it for me. It's said every morning.

One nation, under God.

Actually, to be perfectly precise, it's

One nation under God.

There is no comma, thus no hesitation.

I learned that in 5th grade and still remember it to this day.

And one of the most shameful things ever done in this country. They should stick to the original pledge, which makes no reference to a deity. It's offensive.

You're welcome. Your freedom was bought and paid for by American Service Members. God goes with them into battle and back home. Yes, all God's children say it loud and proud around here. We are a very densely military and patriotic area. Welcome and ignore those among us with little faith.

I guess it never occurred to you that some of those American Services Members are atheist or agnostic &/or support the pledge being restored to its orginal form.

[Anonymous]

^^ Close your lips and don't say the part you don't like. Stand respectfully as those who do agree recite the part they agree with. It's how we function in a pluralistic society.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^ Close your lips and don't say the part you don't like. Stand respectfully as those who do agree recite the part they agree with. It's how we function in a pluralistic society.

What's respectful is not having a pledge that represents only those citizens -- &, yes, service menbers -- who share a certain, non secular belief.

Signed,
A veteran who happens to be Christian

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^ Close your lips and don't say the part you don't like. Stand respectfully as those who do agree recite the part they agree with. It's how we function in a pluralistic society.

What's respectful is not having a pledge that represents only those citizens -- &, yes, service menbers -- who share a certain, non secular belief.

Signed,
A veteran who happens to be Christian

And if you think we could ever find a pledge that every nut case winger would be happy with, you're nuts yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yep, my first grade DD just confirmed it for me. It's said every morning.

One nation, under God.

Actually, to be perfectly precise, it's

One nation under God.

There is no comma, thus no hesitation.

I learned that in 5th grade and still remember it to this day.

And one of the most shameful things ever done in this country. They should stick to the original pledge, which makes no reference to a deity. It's offensive.

You're welcome. Your freedom was bought and paid for by American Service Members. God goes with them into battle and back home. Yes, all God's children say it loud and proud around here. We are a very densely military and patriotic area. Welcome and ignore those among us with little faith.

And little education, I'll bet. Most highly educated people are atheists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yep, my first grade DD just confirmed it for me. It's said every morning.

One nation, under God.

Actually, to be perfectly precise, it's

One nation under God.

There is no comma, thus no hesitation.

I learned that in 5th grade and still remember it to this day.

And one of the most shameful things ever done in this country. They should stick to the original pledge, which makes no reference to a deity. It's offensive.

You're welcome. Your freedom was bought and paid for by American Service Members. God goes with them into battle and back home. Yes, all God's children say it loud and proud around here. We are a very densely military and patriotic area. Welcome and ignore those among us with little faith.[/

And little education, I'll bet. Most highly educated people are atheists.

Not only are you a miserable wanna-be snob, PP, but you're also completely wrong.

[Anonymous]

The pledge sets a tone which is good in school. It reminds the students that the flag is important. Aside from that, I can say, as a teacher, that it helps to calm the kids as the day starts in school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^ Close your lips and don't say the part you don't like. Stand respectfully as those who do agree recite the part they agree with. It's how we function in a pluralistic society.

What's respectful is not having a pledge that represents only those citizens -- &, yes, service menbers -- who share a certain, non secular belief.

Signed,
A veteran who happens to be Christian

And if you think we could ever find a pledge that every nut case winger would be happy with, you're nuts yourself.

Which is exactly why we don't need a ridiculous pledge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^ Close your lips and don't say the part you don't like. Stand respectfully as those who do agree recite the part they agree with. It's how we function in a pluralistic society.

What's respectful is not having a pledge that represents only those citizens -- &, yes, service menbers -- who share a certain, non secular belief.

Signed,
A veteran who happens to be Christian

And if you think we could ever find a pledge that every nut case winger would be happy with, you're nuts yourself.

Which is exactly why we don't need a ridiculous pledge.

It's not "ridiculous." There are some things in the world more important than the individual's personal comfort zone -- you know, the sum is greater than the individual parts? That is the pledge to the country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^ Close your lips and don't say the part you don't like. Stand respectfully as those who do agree recite the part they agree with. It's how we function in a pluralistic society.

What's respectful is not having a pledge that represents only those citizens -- &, yes, service menbers -- who share a certain, non secular belief.

Signed,
A veteran who happens to be Christian

And if you think we could ever find a pledge that every nut case winger would be happy with, you're nuts yourself.

Nobody is asking for a pledge "every nut case winger" is happy with, just the pledge as it was orginally written.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^ Close your lips and don't say the part you don't like. Stand respectfully as those who do agree recite the part they agree with. It's how we function in a pluralistic society.

What's respectful is not having a pledge that represents only those citizens -- &, yes, service menbers -- who share a certain, non secular belief.

Signed,
A veteran who happens to be Christian

And if you think we could ever find a pledge that every nut case winger would be happy with, you're nuts yourself.

Which is exactly why we don't need a ridiculous pledge.

It's not "ridiculous." There are some things in the world more important than the individual's personal comfort zone -- you know, the sum is greater than the individual parts? That is the pledge to the country.

Yeah, it's ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^ Close your lips and don't say the part you don't like. Stand respectfully as those who do agree recite the part they agree with. It's how we function in a pluralistic society.

What's respectful is not having a pledge that represents only those citizens -- &, yes, service menbers -- who share a certain, non secular belief.

Signed,
A veteran who happens to be Christian

And if you think we could ever find a pledge that every nut case winger would be happy with, you're nuts yourself.

Which is exactly why we don't need a ridiculous pledge.

It's not "ridiculous." There are some things in the world more important than the individual's personal comfort zone -- you know, the sum is greater than the individual parts? That is the pledge to the country.

Yeah, it's ridiculous.

So are you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^ Close your lips and don't say the part you don't like. Stand respectfully as those who do agree recite the part they agree with. It's how we function in a pluralistic society.

What's respectful is not having a pledge that represents only those citizens -- &, yes, service menbers -- who share a certain, non secular belief.

Signed,
A veteran who happens to be Christian

And if you think we could ever find a pledge that every nut case winger would be happy with, you're nuts yourself.

Which is exactly why we don't need a ridiculous pledge.

It's not "ridiculous." There are some things in the world more important than the individual's personal comfort zone -- you know, the sum is greater than the individual parts? That is the pledge to the country.

And how exactly does our country as a whole benefit by having the words "Under God" added to the original pledge? Would you shut up & accept it if your chikdren's teacher was leading then in a pledge that replaced "Under God" with "Under Allah", "Under Zeus Almighty" or "Under God, who may or may not actually exist" ?