Just wondering. And who came up with this law?
I'm simply wondering why. And don't get mad at me for thinking. Please. I just want to know why/who.
2007-01-15 16:09:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Oh I know that it was about making the comunists lokk bad, but why do we still have to?
2007-01-15 16:10:33 · update #1
It has become a tradition. Traditions don't have to make sense. Traditions are important to some people, even the ones that make no sense like having people who are too young to take an oath do so every morning. If you try to change a tradition, even these nonsensical ones, people tear out their hair and begin screaming about "dogs and cats living together... MASS HYSTERIA!!!!" So we don't change the tradition. Even though it's stupid.
2007-01-15 16:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by nope 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Well, it's not a communist thing to do, but I didn't think we did this at all amymore in America because it's politically incorrect first of all to use the word God in a classroom since that's a word in the pledge. Formerly, we wanted to teach children the true history of our nation and help young people develop a sense of patriotism and pride in their country and those who have given their lives for the freedoms we now enjoy. These days - even those kinds of values are banned. Very sad.
2007-01-16 00:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that it really is a 'law',but like the prayer at the beginning of Senate or Congressional meetings (for example) where they are asking for wisdom and guidance, or the prayer at the beginning of sporting events etc. asking for safety and fair play, the pledge of allegiance is to reaffirm our loyalty to our flag and love of our country. Those are things that SHOULD be taught in school.
2007-01-16 01:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by DixeVil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It didn't have a dog gone thing to do with Communism. I really don't understand where people get this garbage.
It's been a tradition in the US since before I was born, and it's the ultimate commitment by the citizens to show respect for their country being free. The only protesters about the Pledge to the flag are the atheists who hate giving God credit for anything.
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.
If you sit back and keep saying that to yourself, it'll sink in.
2007-01-16 00:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by chole_24 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's not a law.
Kids can opt out.
It's good and it's bad and it's strange they do this to innocent little kids.
Not like they understand their rights or have the ability to not say it when everyone else is.
I would rather they do some rote math or grammar really. A poem about loving the day and the earth that sustains us would be good too.
2007-01-16 01:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not mad, I'm just wondering myself - why this question would even be asked.
If anyone is allegedly offended by the pledge, they can just stand in silence - there is no law, nor should there be, to force anyone living in America to try and show a little appreciation to the greatest country the world has ever known.
2007-01-16 00:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why not? It is good practice in being honorable. Did you really ever listen to those words? Or the ones in the Declaration of Independence? Lovely words aren't they? A good thing to memorize as well, good practice for the brain eh? But it would be nice to believe in something people before you tried to give you with their bloodshed, Freedom. Loyalty is very important and life is all about Loyalty, bravery, honor, and freedom. Without it we are but shallow people with no morals and no ryhme or reason.
Personally I love those words and certainly would rather have that flag then the swatztke?
2007-01-16 00:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The Pledge of Allegiance
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.
You are going to serve somebody, so serve the one educating you.
2007-01-16 00:16:42 · answer #8 · answered by Catfish_Woman154 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I would like to say that it is out of respect and pride. But it isn't. It is out of fear. He who stops jingoism first is the first to be questioned about his patriotism and loyalty. It is subtle, but it is the sad truth.
It got started during the McCarthy era. He's back now, but with a different name.
2007-01-16 02:06:40 · answer #9 · answered by g g 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pledge of allegiance was written in 1872. It didn't have anything to do with communists.
It was originally meant to be unifying after the civil war.
2007-01-16 00:15:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋