Originally posted by 96RedSE5Sp:

Can anyone tell me why schools have kids pledging allegiance to a flag anyway? I would have no problem pledging alleging to our country or to its ideals. If I had to choose between being loyal to our flag or to our country (there is a difference) I would choose our country and I would want my children to do the same.



Have you ever served in the military?

Our flag respresents our country.

Do you know how many people have fought and died for our country with the flag providing inspiration, pride, honor, courage? It represents a he11 of a lot more than you think. Ever heard of Iwo Jima?

IMHO, veterans and military personnel just have a lot more respect and understanding of how much our flag means.

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