During Atlanta Braves games there's also a little ad-libbing toward the end.During Baltimore Orioles home games the crowd yells "OH!!!!" during the "Oh say can you see" part. That's not very dignified, I suppose. Are Orioles fans unpatriotic?
During Atlanta Braves games there's also a little ad-libbing toward the end.During Baltimore Orioles home games the crowd yells "OH!!!!" during the "Oh say can you see" part. That's not very dignified, I suppose. Are Orioles fans unpatriotic?
I think this has a little more authority on the matter.
Sec. 4. Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: ``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.'', should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with
the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any
non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left
shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should
remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.
And I don't give a damn what's expected of me during the pledge.
I don't put my hand on my heart and I don't even recite it since I disagree with a certain controversial aspect of it.
Not out of protest but because it would be disrespectful. I would gladly 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...but I will not pledge allegiance to any religious ideal.Would that be the "under God" part? So you dont say the pledge out of protest? So not putting your hand over your heart and not saying the pledge is speaking out against who? Ohhh...this country for which the pledge is said. Sounds like disrespect to me.
Today, Obama spoke with the American flag in the background. Three at least. I am sure carefully staged. Now my question: Obama does not wear the American flag because he does not want to appear as a "super patroit". He does not slaute the flag. So, why the American flags all of a sudden? Is it now OK to be an Americam patroit now that he is seeking votes? Ok, I admit a rhetorical question. So, just make it a comment.
“The truth is that right after 9/11 I had a pin,” Mr. Obama replied. “Shortly after 9/11, particularly because as we’re talking about the Iraq war, that became a substitute for, I think, true patriotism, which is speaking out on issues that are of importance to our national security.
“I decided I won’t wear that pin on my chest,” he added. “Instead I’m gonna’ try to tell the American people what I believe what will make this country great and hopefully that will be a testimony to my patriotism.”
“Somebody noticed I wasn’t wearing a flag lapel pin and I told folks, well you know what? I haven’t probably worn that pin in a very long time. I wore it right after 9/11. But after a while, you start noticing people wearing a lapel pin, but not acting very patriotic. Not voting to provide veterans with resources that they need. Not voting to make sure that disability payments were coming out on time.
“My attitude is that I’m less concerned about what you’re wearing on your lapel than what’s in your heart. And you show your patriotism by how you treat your fellow Americans, especially those who served. You show your patriotism by being true to our values and our ideals and that’s what we have to lead with is our values and our ideals.”
So, why the American flags all of a sudden?
“I decided I won’t wear that pin on my chest,” he added. “Instead I’m gonna’ try to tell the American people what I believe what will make this country great and hopefully that will be a testimony to my patriotism.”
I hope you reply to this post madmag so your post count will hit 1000.
Now that makes a lot of sense. Yeah, action speaks louder than words. Like belonging to a church that has a pastor that is anti-American in his rhetoric. Logic wins the day!
The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.
Why should the pledge not include "under God"? That is how it is written and the majority of the country believes in God. Why should the majority conform to the minority, and foresake what the majority believes? Another problem in this country, IMO.
In 1954, Congress after a campaign by the Knights of Columbus, added the words, 'under God,' to the Pledge. The Pledge was now both a patriotic oath and a public prayer.
Why should the pledge not include "under God"? That is how it is written and the majority of the country believes in God. Why should the majority conform to the minority, and foresake what the majority believes? Another problem in this country, IMO.
It is quite ironic when people use their valued right of free speech that this country offers them to do things that undermine and disrespect the same country that offers them these freedoms to begin with.