Well besides the most ignorant statement I've seen here in awhile, I have Revolutionary War veterans as ancestors on both sides of my family. Does that mean I get a say in your world? I seriously doubt any of my ancestors would agree with making the kiddies say a socialist pledge and engage in a little singsong to a piece of cloth, let alone wasting government time to pass an Amendment to the United States Constitution to protect it. Rather they'd be more concerned with the federal government infringing upon personal property rights, which is all this is.
The political idiots in Washington needed to look 'patriotic' to the party faithful back home. Perhaps garner a vote or two, nothing else.
You are correct. This Amendment is merely boob bait to sucker conservatives and patriotic Americans into believing that a majority of Senators and Representatives care about their country. The 66-34 vote looks mighty suspicious, inasmuch as the proposal would have required 67 votes. Most of the opponents come from seats in safely "blue" states or are probably not up for election this year. I suspect the outcome was forgone on this one.
No, you don't get a say in "my world", but you're not allowed to make any mistakes at all.