Pledging blind allegiance to a symbol without regard for what’s behind the symbol, who’s in charge of what’s behind it, and what they’re wanting you to do, isn’t my thing. If it was a pledge to the constitution and the nation it built maybe. But the flag first, the country second and no guiding principles at all? Not so much.
You do realize it includes, and to the republic for which it stands?
Always thought of it as a pledge to the American idea and what it brought forth, but guess can be different for everyone.
I understand the wringing of hands about who pushed the Pledge and why it started, I ask why not teach the why and wherefore so it isn’t blindly doing anything?
Maybe this video helps a little with that, though I am afraid the audience that would benefit the most would never hear or listen to the end of this video.
Regardless have a great weekend.