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PKRWUD · 07-02-2002, 01:38 PM

Oh well.

I am very patriotic. hell, I am a direct descendant of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, but the only "wrong" that was ever committed with the pledge was adding "under God" to it in the 1950's. It was a political move backed up by paranoid times that existed back then. Both of my parents are ordained ministers, and I do believe in a higher power of some sort, but that is really irrelevant, too. The point that I agree with is that it never should have been added in the first place.

In this country, and in the Constitution, it is the law that church and state will not mix. I believe that if a person wants to add the words "under God" to the pledge when they say it, that's great! More power to them! That is their first amendment right. BUT, that should be the exception, not the rule. The written pledge should remain as it was before congress took it upon themselves to change 50 years ago, with the stipulation added that you can add to it if you like. That way, the Constitution isn't being violated, and those that wish to mention their God while reciting the pledge can and will, with no ill effects.

It's really very simple.

Take care,
-Chris

07-02-2002, 01:38 PM	#11
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Oh well. I am very patriotic. hell, I am a direct descendant of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, but the only "wrong" that was ever committed with the pledge was adding "under God" to it in the 1950's. It was a political move backed up by paranoid times that existed back then. Both of my parents are ordained ministers, and I do believe in a higher power of some sort, but that is really irrelevant, too. The point that I agree with is that it never should have been added in the first place. In this country, and in the Constitution, it is the law that church and state will not mix. I believe that if a person wants to add the words "under God" to the pledge when they say it, that's great! More power to them! That is their first amendment right. BUT, that should be the exception, not the rule. The written pledge should remain as it was before congress took it upon themselves to change 50 years ago, with the stipulation added that you can add to it if you like. That way, the Constitution isn't being violated, and those that wish to mention their God while reciting the pledge can and will, with no ill effects. It's really very simple. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!