http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html Latest comments for the article: How do you feel about the pledge of allegiance proposal? at journal-news. http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-166777 We're seriously wasting time talking about this? It's part of our heritage and it's honorable. As one said above, do you have to say it? Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:05:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-166777 2009-06-17T16:05:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-166722 In 1954, Congress after a campaign by the Knights of Columbus, added the words, 'under God,' to the Pledge. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:29:28 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-166722 2009-06-17T15:29:28Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-166706 His original Pledge read as follows: 'I pledge allegiance to my Flag and (to*) the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.' Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:26:59 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-166706 2009-06-17T15:26:59Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-166714 "one of our Guiding blocks in the foundation of our country".....Really!? Francis Bellamy (1855 - 1931), a Baptist minister, wrote the original Pledge in August 1892. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:24:46 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-166714 2009-06-17T15:24:46Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-166497 The Pledge is our bound to live in freedom and unity. If you can't say it you dishonor your self and your fellow person. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:31:15 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-166497 2009-06-17T13:31:15Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-166457 If a school board wants to pass a rule against saying the Pledge of Allegiance, we should be able to have an immediate recall vote on all board members. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:12:09 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-166457 2009-06-17T13:12:09Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-166246 I agree with Angela, this should not be an issue. Many younger guys and gals do not even feel the pride of living in the USA. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:23:40 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-166246 2009-06-17T11:23:40Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-166251 Why is this even an issue? Did saying the pledge of allegiance ever hurt anybody? If it offends you, then you're part of the problem. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:05:31 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-166251 2009-06-17T11:05:31Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-166250 If you don't like the pledge of allegience to our flag and country , Please leave . Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:02:20 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-166250 2009-06-17T11:02:20Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-166249 yes we should say the Pledge of Allegiance. This is the USA our soliders fight to keep us free and every one the goverment lets comes over here from other countries. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:00:03 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-166249 2009-06-17T11:00:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-166142 You have to stand for something or you will fall for anything! If you live in this country you should have a right to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:22:17 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-166142 2009-06-17T06:22:17Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-166024 Teens and children these days need the Pledge now more than ever. Don't do it for god, but at least appreciate the fact that you were born lucky to live in this beautiful land. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:06:41 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-166024 2009-06-17T03:06:41Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-165964 Anyone against the Pledge of Allegiance should take the ACLU and move to some island or atheistic land and leave us alone. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:41:45 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-165964 2009-06-17T02:41:45Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-165968 By all means say it loud and proud. I love this country even with it's problems and wouldn't want to live anywhere else..... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:32:06 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/how-do-you-feel-about-the-pledge-of-allegiance-proposal--165935.html?cxtype=rss_165935&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-165968 2009-06-17T02:32:06Z