The Pledge of Allegiance!! (God or No) (A little long...Sorry)

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So I have been following this thread since the beginning and I have one final(maybe) thought to add. It is something that popped into my head around page 2 and I thought I would add it now.

Anyone remember that movie with Michael Douglas as president? I think it was called The American President, or something like that. Twoards the end, he goes off on this little rant about America. Allow me to attempt to quote it.

"America is advanced citizenship, it's not easy. Not only does the flag stand as a sybol of our country, but also one burning the flag in protest. You not only have to protect your First Amendment write to shout what you believe at the top of your lungs, but also protect the right of the person shouting beliefs that make your blood curl at the top of theirs."

Let me make it clear that I am in no way advocating flag burning or anything of that nature. My only point is to say that we should all stand up and defend everyones right to stand up and voice their opinion. If one only backs supports free speech and aknowledges our history when it is easy to do so, are we really free?