Comments on: The Pledge of Allegiance and How It Has Changed

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:08:03 +0000

Thank you for posting. I know how frustrating it is when things change, but let me assure you, your service WAS for something—while we are often regretful of how dysfunctional our government can be, we DO enjoy freedoms because of people like you. For those of us at home, we need to urge everyone to vote for EVERY election—from community board to president. These positions are all important, and every one of us needs to safeguard our freedoms.

But I hear what’s bothering you, and I’m glad you posted. Thank you for your military service and all else you have done to make your community a better place.

By: Brian T Sheppard

Brian T Sheppard — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:23:16 +0000

concerning the pledge of allegiance I myself was an 82nd Airborne soldier in the seventies early seventies and I cannot believe that they would take out in God we trust that is the most absurd thing I’ve ever heard and now I understand that even the children in schools don’t even have the option to stand and say the pledge of allegiance with this country coming to you guys what did we fight for b******* thank you

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:10:36 +0000

In reply to Maxwell Matthews. Thank you for posting....yes change does not always mean "improvement."

By: Maxwell Matthews

Maxwell Matthews — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:48:34 +0000

This was a really enlightening article. I never knew the Pledge had changed so much throughout American history. I wish it were the same as when it was first introduced, maybe I’d still say it.

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:24:39 +0000

In reply to George House. Yes, Thanks for posting. The original had no mention of God, and the current wording further muddies the intention of a separation between church and state.

By: George House

George House — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 23:53:29 +0000

I really don’t take issue with the first change. Pledging allegiance to a flag (an object) does not seem as deep a commitment as allegiance to the country the flag represents.
I DO take issue with the second change (1954) which inserts God and Religion into a place which was specifically designed to avoid them. There was a specific reason for the issue of Separation of Church and State AND THIS IS IT!

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:40:18 +0000

In reply to Juan Torres. Thank you for commenting.

By: Juan Torres

Juan Torres — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:57:49 +0000

I personally prefer the 1855 version. It clearly pledges loyalty to the country regardless of one’s religion and expresses equality for all.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:05:09 +0000

I’m 67. I

By: Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 16:08:49 +0000

In reply to Sarah J Smith. I understand how you feel. I can't explain anything more than what is in the article...I'm sorry not to have better words for you.