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In reply to the discussion: Quick question!!! "When was the last time you recited the Pledge of Allegiance?" [View all]Mr.Bill
(24,104 posts)51. That might be true.
I would add swearing people into office. But I'm sure in most cases that's just for show. Wouldn't want people to think they voted for an Atheist, you know.
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Quick question!!! "When was the last time you recited the Pledge of Allegiance?" [View all]
Grins
Jan 2022
OP
I pledged allegiance to the Constitution when I was inducted into the military in the early '70s...
Journeyman
Jan 2022
#2
I remember not having to put one's hand over their heart while singing the national anthem
tenderfoot
Jan 2022
#3
I haven't said it since I realized that line about "with liberty and justice for all" did not apply
LoisB
Jan 2022
#8
It always amuses me to hear people talk about having to swear on the Bible in court.
rsdsharp
Jan 2022
#45
They recite it at the county caucus when I go, and they also say it at a union federation
WhiskeyGrinder
Jan 2022
#10
worked for California colleges. said the pledge at start of every board meeting.
Demovictory9
Jan 2022
#20
My observation of my rightward friends and acquaintances is the pageantry and symbolism is #1.
Gore1FL
Jan 2022
#31
I'm sure I've said it since, but my only real memory of doing so was in grade school.
rsdsharp
Jan 2022
#46