...the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands...
We all know those words, and they DO mean something for the majority of us! So why-oh-why does some jerk, whose name shall not be mentioned (and NO, not a politician) say that he thinks that children should not be made to recite this in school. His take is that children should not be forced to "made a pledge", although he says he's a patriot, and does put his hand over his heart, and speak those words at times when it's asked (I guess baseball games, political gatherings, etc?)
Good grief! What is the difference? I do believe that it's important for kids to learn such things at an early age so that they may have some respect for the country we live in. And they'll learn soon enough that it's a free country, and we can almost do as we please, within reasonable limits.
...one nation, under God, indivisible...
I look at this as I look at religion, although I'm not a very religious person any more. I think the children should be introduced to religion, as it is all about living a good life, and then, when they are old enough to make up their own minds, they can either choose to stay in the church, or to believe as they wish. But hopefully, the path to a good life has been instilled. Laying the groundwork for a informed decision can only help later on.
...with liberty and justice for all, on Day 178!
We all know those words, and they DO mean something for the majority of us! So why-oh-why does some jerk, whose name shall not be mentioned (and NO, not a politician) say that he thinks that children should not be made to recite this in school. His take is that children should not be forced to "made a pledge", although he says he's a patriot, and does put his hand over his heart, and speak those words at times when it's asked (I guess baseball games, political gatherings, etc?)
Good grief! What is the difference? I do believe that it's important for kids to learn such things at an early age so that they may have some respect for the country we live in. And they'll learn soon enough that it's a free country, and we can almost do as we please, within reasonable limits.
...one nation, under God, indivisible...
I look at this as I look at religion, although I'm not a very religious person any more. I think the children should be introduced to religion, as it is all about living a good life, and then, when they are old enough to make up their own minds, they can either choose to stay in the church, or to believe as they wish. But hopefully, the path to a good life has been instilled. Laying the groundwork for a informed decision can only help later on.
...with liberty and justice for all, on Day 178!
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