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I am 41, and can honestly say it was when I went into the Army in 1983.

Maybe it is time we all do it again?

2007-07-03 03:45:24 · 23 answers · asked by Common Sense 5 in Politics & Government Civic Participation

Star me if you agree we all need to reafirm our loyality to our country.

Tell me why if you dont

2007-07-03 03:45:58 · update #1

23 answers

I originally was going to say I had done so at a baseball game but then realized that was just singing the national anthem. You have a very good point. I agree it would be good to do but there are no opportunities I can think of where I have been given the chance.

2007-07-03 03:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by happyindywoman 3 · 2 0

Such a sad question. I don't know when the last time was. Most likely when one of my kids was in a baseball game or something when they were little. They are pushing 30 now. That's so sad. But I think what's worse is that I now go to programs for my grandkids and they don't start the program off with the salute to the flag. How wrong is that? I guess we are starting to fall between the cracks. Our nation doesn't stand for what it used to. I'm in my 50's and I'm just not as proud of where I live as I used to be. Look at what's been going on. We have a president that is so crooked and he gets away with it. His brothers too. So why should we feel proud? It's all so out of hand. I love the flag and what it stands for. But I can't help feel ashamed too many times. And now I fear for my grandchildrens safety because of what we call a president. It's all so wrong. I think old school had it right.

2007-07-03 04:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Me2 5 · 0 0

The last time was Monday with our daughter.

We got a CD at the store whose profits go to help the USO - it is called "Support Our Troops" and it has God Bless the USA, God Bless America and the Star Spangled Banner (as well as many other great songs). My 6 year old knows them all by heart, and when we play them in the car, we roll down the windows and sing as loud as we can.

Some people stare, but most smile. Happy 4th of July, everyone!

(By the way - being patriotic has nothing to do with approving or disapproving of the current administration. This is not about politics.)

2007-07-03 03:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by Leah 6 · 1 0

Yes, pride is one of the seven deadly sins, if you're catholic. To a protestant, they're all deadly. However, if you're catholic, then your used to surrogate symbols in the church and would have no problems. Don't salute the flag. That is a signal of respect from a military man. If you haven't served, you'll only embarass yourself. God never once told you not to pledge yourself an ally to someone. We pledge our allegiance to the flag to reaffirm our patriotism, and list our values. The republic, God, unity, liberty, justice for all; are all on the list. Because there is no specific god being prayed to (one is mentioned, but it still isn't a prayer to him), it isn't idolatry. If you were to begin asking the flag for things, or talking to it expecting an answer, then it would be idolatry- or crazy. One of those.

2016-05-17 07:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Heck, I remember when they use to have the Pledge at the start of TV station coming back on air. Don't see that except on military channels now. Last time I did was this morning when I raised my flag so I'm daily allegiance guy.

2007-07-03 03:49:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Last time I recited it REGULARLY was each Morning in 2002-2003... I was a 39 yr old new-teacher just out of the US Navy.

I was teaching 6th grade, and it was MY Policy to have a FULL flag in the corner of the class and to recite the Pledge... turns out that I was violating DISTRICT policy and did NOT get my contract extended.

NOR did I get ANY support from the leftist Teachers Union... gee thanks for taking my DUES for a year and then not supporting me.

The one thing that left me satisfied was the 75% of parents and 80% of my students who wrote later to complain to the school for my being let go. 5 parents in my class were also veterans... they yanked their kids out of the school and sent them on to a private school.

Last time I said it though was last Wednesday at the beginning of our VFW meeting.

2007-07-03 04:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0 0

It cheapens it to do it repeatedly, rattling off the words with your mind a million miles away.

Let me give you an analogy. When you get married, you make a pledge then and there, once and for all. You do not get up every morning and ritualistically rattle off some words. It should be the same with pledging allegiance to the country. It should be a rite of passage for young people upon reaching adulthood, done once. Otherwise it becomes an empty ritual. Also an insulting one, as if one has to plead their loyalty over and over because others are afraid it might not be real.

2007-07-03 03:50:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 3

1969

2007-07-03 03:49:11 · answer #8 · answered by plhudson01 6 · 1 0

I'm in my seventies and went in, in the late sixties, did two tours in 'Nam, got shot twice with the Rangers. We were under fire all the time. I think I did my part, I fly a new flag every two years, lite all the time and have a special memorial for all the people in my family that served, in my yard.
People that come by stop and look, they all love it. I never stopped "doing it"

2007-07-03 03:51:12 · answer #9 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 3 0

I last said the pledge about a month ago, at my brother in laws police academy graduation.

2007-07-03 03:47:58 · answer #10 · answered by Snoopy 5 · 1 1

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