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Pledge of Alegiance by Red Skelton

Brimstone Baritone

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I don't see the need to pledge to a flag to show your patriotism or love of your country. :p

It beats pledging allegiance to the Emperor, May He Live Forever. You are pledging allegiance to an idea that is represented by the flag. The idea is that a government of, by, and for the people can endure.

If you prefer, take a pledge to uphold and defend the constitution. The politicians have one they don't take seriously anymore. I'm sure they'd let you use it.
 

Daylen

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I'll never pledge to a flag again. Any oath or pledge I do to a symbol would be to The Constitution. Pledgeing loyalty to the flag is a red herring ment to distract people from what is important. Also, its far too close to pledging loyalty to the government.
 

sudden valley gunner

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I'll never pledge to a flag again. Any oath or pledge I do to a symbol would be to The Constitution. Pledgeing loyalty to the flag is a red herring ment to distract people from what is important. Also, its far too close to pledging loyalty to the government.

And exactly why a socialist wrote it,
 
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