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I,... pledge allegiance, to the blessed flag of the United States of America, and to the REPUBLIC for which it stands, one nation under God, with liberty and justice for all.

The goodness that our nation incorporates into it's justice and legal codes, is not only for the blessing and goodness of our own nation, but extends far beyond our borders to help others around the world. The people of this world are so much better off because our Founders used a moral code heavily influenced by Judeo Christian ethics.

Many of the battles we fight, are not solely for us, but for mankind. I know that some folks don't like this, but who else stands up for other nations and people like we do. Will the U. N., China, or some other nation step up with as moral a code was we have tried to advance around the planet?

That pledge covers a lot more than most people realize.

We are that beacon on a hill, a president some thirty plus years ago spoke of. He was right.

Should we fail, our goodness on this planet will then be realized in it's full nature, and it will be sorely missed. Those of us who were angered because of our involvement around the planet, will finally begin to understand why it was necessary. Those who thought our nation was a pariah, will then find out what a pariah nation is really like.

Our nation will not last forever. One day this world will fall in on itself. Even now we have it pretty good.

People forget how bad things can get.

Refresher courses remain at bay, because of our Founders and the fact this Pledge is still recited with reverence by the majority of our Citizens.