I Pledge Allegiance

This writing is quite simple, it is a reminder that within borders of the United States of America, and its territories, and to live here is a privilege.  It is also a reminder of Title 4 of the United States Code, Chapter 1 in particular, the United State Flag Code.  To live in this country and enjoy the freedoms, protections and opportunities offered to those living here, carry with it the need to support that for which you are enjoying life, an allegiance to this country.

This is not about heritage.  It's not about where our forefathers came from nor where we may have moved here from.  It is all about living in this country and honoring its values, traditions, beliefs, tolerance and any other description term you'd like to add.  

To begin with, even before becoming a citizen, all living here should pledge an allegiance for the right to even be here.

"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." 

Section 4 of the Flag Code states: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "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.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute."

As Americans, we allow others to bring many of their traditions and beliefs with them when they come to live in this country.  That should be under the condition they do not oppose any American belief and tradition and live here as Americans would.  You don't have to partake in American traditions, but you are not allowed to oppose them.  

For the rest of us, it's time to get back to basics, every classroom in every school starts the day with a Pledge of Allegiance.  We allow those who choose to, pray in schools and around the flag poles on school grounds.

If there are things you do not like about living here, including an unwillingness to Pledge Allegiance to our flag, you should leave, today.