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The Pledge
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The Pledge I was pleasantly surprised yesterday when my 10 year old Godson came home from school. He wanted me to sit and listen to something on the internet that they had been introduced (the explanation) to in school by one of his teachers . I thought it was cute as he sat me down and brought this up on his iPad and made sure that I listened closely to it. I listened and was very pleased by this explanation of The Pledge of Allegiance, that made its meaning much clearer to him and his classmates. He then had me and his brother join him in reciting the Pledge. When his parents got home from school, he said he would do the same with them. This may not be significant to folks from other countries, but I would think you have a similar pledge / saying for your country. I am so happy that the school has stepped up and shared this with the . Is there something similar in your country? Here is a transcript of……………. The Pledge of Allegiance by Red Skelton January 14, 1969 (note the date) “When I was a small boy in Vincennes, Indiana, I heard, I think, one of the most outstanding speeches I ever heard in my life. I think it compares with the Sermon on the Mount, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and Socrates’ Speech to the Students. We had just finished reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and he called us all together, and he says, “Uh, boys and girls, I have been listening to you recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester, and it seems that it has become monotonous to you. Or, could it be, you do not understand the meaning of each word? If I may, I would like to recite the pledge, and give you a definition for each word”: Me ………… an individual; a committee of one. Pledge ….. Dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self-pity. Allegiance …. My love and my devotion. To the Flag … Our standard. “Old Glory”; a symbol of courage. And wherever she waves, there is respect, because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts “Freedom is everybody's job”. of the United …. That means that we have all come together. States ……. Individual communities that have united into forty-eight great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose. All divided by imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common cause, and that’s love of country, of America. And to the Republic …. A Republic: a sovereign state in which power is invested into the representatives chosen by the people to govern. And the government is the people; and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. For which it stands One Nation ... Meaning so blessed by God. Indivisible …. Incapable of being divided. With Liberty …. Which is Freedom.The right of power for one to live his own life without fears, threats, or any sort of retaliation. And Justice … The principle and qualities of dealing fairly with others. For All … For All. That means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine.” Now let me hear you recite 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, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. He ended with ,,,,, “Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance: Under God. Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said that it is a prayer, and that it be eliminated from our schools, too?” No matter your country of origin, instilling and maintaining the pride of your country with your is so important |
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A great message to everyone,, thanks
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What about those buffoons in California whpowant to abolish our National Anthem (Virtual Symposium Group) use Virtual Symposium Group
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Ty for this pst Pal. It was a really good Inez ty for your service as well hugs V Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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This is great Pal, I am glad your godson shared it with you so you could share it with all of us.  Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on.. 
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I've seen that clip of Red Skelton. I don't think anyone could have done it better. Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!
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A great message to everyone,, thanks
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What about those buffoons in California whpowant to abolish our National Anthem
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Ty for this pst Pal. It was a really good Inez ty for your service as well hugs V 
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This is great Pal, I am glad your godson shared it with you so you could share it with all of us.
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Excellent message Pal!
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I've seen that clip of Red Skelton. I don't think anyone could have done it better.
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