Why the Pledge of Allegiance Matters—Speech by Tom McClintock
There is a reason behind the movement to strike the words “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance—and from our national customs, and our currency, and our public ceremonies. It has very little to do with atheism. It has a great deal to do with authoritarianism. The philosophy of the American Founding is unique among the nations of the world because of a bedrock principle that was given expression with words in the Declaration of Independence that are old and familiar, and yet not often pondered these days...
Why the Pledge of Allegiance Matters—Speech by Tom McClintock
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Authoritarianism is the key.
If we want to keep our liberty, we have to stay on top of the thousand little ways they are trying to steal it from us, and substitute decadent pleasures to keep us entertained and not caring. Much like in Brave New World.