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Explain those words to a kindergartener so they understand every word of it. Or would you rather to them say it and go though the emotions and comply? God was added but I think you know that.
Kids are smarter than many give them credit for.
What is it about the pledge that you think they don't understand?
It is all politics. When some players does something which right likes, left is going to criticize players and right is going to support them. They are always there taking opposite sides for every issue. I wish sports raise above and keep both side of the politics out of the game.
It would seem that religion and politics need to be stricken from sports all together maybe that's the answer. Sadly people would have to whine about that has well.
So true they are peacefully taking a knee and remaining quiet though out the nation anthem not giving the flag a finger or waving a gun around or anything else. I used to work on a military base. Worked on several to be honest and when there was a group prayer I lowered my head but I didn't pray with them I did this out of respect for their faith. Some might say that makes me less or Un-American which is fine they have that right just as I have not to pray to a God I don't believe in.
I actually respect people like you. (the bold. Very honorable)
My Godson says "grace" before every meal, we don't, even though we are Christians too. When he lives with us, we say grace with him because this is what his dad wants.
Wow, there sure is a lot of hullabaloo over freedom and the 1st Amendment from you libs.
Where where you when players were being fined and suspended for praying? What about their 1st Amendment rights?
You were gleeful about players not being allowed to pray.
Now that there's pushback you have nothing but concern about players' constitutional rights. Hypocrites.
You don't understand the 1st Amendment. It only says the GOVERMMENT should stay out of restriction of free speech.
The NFL can do whatever the hell it wants. It can allow or disallow prayer; it can allow or disallow protest at the national anthem. I don't care that much which it is - don't watch that crap anyway - so long as in any case the government STAYS OIT OF IT.
and I don't believe you need to agree with me though. Like I said, to each his/her own.
Don't mean to bring god into the discussion. It has nothing to do with God.
Personally, I think all these displays of sports patriotism should be ended both at the professional and school levels. Should fans be required to stay in the stands and not go to the concession, or restrooms, during the anthem? Is that a sign of disrespect? Only applies to athletes? What about MLB and NHL which has a lot of players who are not US Citizens? Must they too show their American Patriotic Pride with their hands over their hearts? Why are NHL games playing Oh, Canada on American SOIL????? There are no Canadian players on American teams?
Yes, it is very similar to praying which many have wanted to put back into public schools. Unless the belief is in your heart, you can repeat the words like a Robot but it will mean nothing.
How many of you have flags and say the pledge in your places of employment and stand before you start work? Very few I would guess. If the average American worker doesn't have to do this when they go to work, why do Professional Athletes have to? Eliminate it.
It has nothing to do with it being "bad" or "good"
yeah I know.
Then why'd you post this garbage?
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Originally Posted by lilyflower3191981
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Not sure why it is so bad. Maybe it is the one nation under God part, I don't know. sheesh
Personally, I think all these displays of sports patriotism should be ended both at the professional and school levels. Should fans be required to stay in the stands and not go to the concession, or restrooms, during the anthem? Is that a sign of disrespect? Only applies to athletes? What about MLB and NHL which has a lot of players who are not US Citizens? Must they too show their American Patriotic Pride with their hands over their hearts? Why are NHL games playing Oh, Canada on American SOIL????? There are no Canadian players on American teams?
Yes, it is very similar to praying which many have wanted to put back into public schools. Unless the belief is in your heart, you can repeat the words like a Robot but it will mean nothing.
How many of you have flags and say the pledge in your places of employment and stand before you start work? Very few I would guess. If the average American worker doesn't have to do this when they go to work, why do Professional Athletes have to? Eliminate it.
Eliminate it or not, it is not a big issue for me.
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Sadly people would have to whine about that has well.
