Do you really need to repeat words that somebody else wrote to show your patriotism? would you not be able to defend the homeland if you don't say it? I think the pledge of alligence is a bunch of crap, only a symbol meant for the symbol minded... what do you think?
2006-08-02 04:44:17 · 6 answers · asked by Luis T 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
hey I'd bleed for this country, but I don't give a crap about the pledge... I care about people not words
2006-08-02 04:47:39 · update #1
I agree with coragryph, but I do think the Pledge as currently written is antiquated, and that forcing your children to recite a loyalty oath is sort of eerie. It bothers me that we pledge allegiance to the flag first and the republic second. That even if the government where to collapse and become a dictatorship, we would still owe allegiance to the flag. So I'm not a fan of the Pledge, but I can think of a lot of more important things to get worked up about.
2006-08-02 04:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A pledge of any kind is meant for the person saying it. It is a reminder of what you believe and what you stand for. I wish more people would say it. Maybe we could get something done in America. Even if you do no agree with what your politicians are doing, you could get more involved and make changes. The pledge would line up your thoughts and actions in a more patriotic manner. Say it...it might help.
2006-08-02 04:50:33 · answer #2 · answered by Baby Bloo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every group or organization has some type of symbol, credo, mission statement etc. to remind people daily what they are about. That is what the pledge is for Americans. It may mean different things to different people, but they all revolve around patriotism, and periodic recitation strengthens that, whether consciously or only subconsciously.
2006-08-02 04:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's America for you. Reading the comments on Yahoo Answers convinces me that Americans are the most blindly patriotic people I have ever come across.
I've never met so many people with such a tainted knowledge of international affairs.
"America is the greatest country in the world" seems to be the the answer to every question.
2006-08-02 04:52:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people enjoy ceremony, and want to express loyalty and support for the country and its symbols.
There's nothing inherently wrong with symbolic expression, or with ceremony and formality for that matter. It doesn't make anything more or less true, it's just a different want of expressing things.
2006-08-02 04:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In think that it is a good idea, if not just empty words.
A teacher or someone in authority should explain it to kids, so that it means something to them.
I am a vet, to, and a proud liberal.
2006-08-02 04:50:16 · answer #6 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋