June 28, 2002
Hey, the pledge of allegience invokes God and is thus a no-no. In that vein, let's analyze this sucker and see if it's worth all the fuss.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America ...
I sure as hell don't. It's a chunk of cloth. Aside from identifying public buildings, a flag is pretty much worthless. Nobody ever fought for a flag; it's just a symbol. And symbols ain't worth shit.
... and to the republic for which it stands, ...
Well, this part ain't too bad. Although I wouldn't say "allegiance" since it kind of implies undying loyalty. I'll defend the place from invasion and all, but I think it's my civic duty to point out all bullshit I see. But, well, I do prefer this place to anywhere else I've been.
... one nation, under God, ...
Blah, blah, blah. Non-existant made-up super-being. Blah, blah, blah.
... indivisible, ...
Well, except for that minor incident in the early 1860s, I guess.
... with liberty and justice for all.
Snkkkt. OK, now that I've had my cynical, barely-contained laugh I'll just say that there are a lot of people here who think that there isn't a whole lot of liberty or justice. And the ones below the poverty line are probably right. I'm not going to get into the whole White-guilt thing (because I think it's ridiculous) but things are very uneven depending on socio-economic status.
So, the whole thing is just feel-good tripe from the 1950s. Us good, Commies bad; and all that fun stuff. Just scrap the damn thing.
