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Pledge of Allegiance Revamped

The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by Francis Bellamy. Bellamy, a Baptist minister who believed in the absolute separation of church and state, had hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens in any country.

Original version:

“I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

In 1923, the words, “the Flag of the United States of America” were added.

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

In 1954, in response to the unwarranted fear of communism, Congress added the words “under God.”

“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.”

Suggestion:

Change the Pledge to: “I pledge allegiance to the Constitution and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Don’t Fence Me In

Comrade Eberhard greets me
at the Last Resort Gasthaus,
two clicks from the checkpoint,
offering me ein Bier.

He touts the merits of Marxism:
classless society, all being equal,
no matter education or post,
everyone guaranteed work.

Vlad, Joe, and Erich, he says, promote
the harmonious spirit of sharing,
no competition and a unified society,
with little crime and few concerns.

With work, responsibilities, and rewards
shared by one and all,
there’s no envy, jealousy, or ambition,
an efficient distribution of resources.

He asserts they cultivate the growth
and betterment of society,
and defy the reign of the capitalists
that subverts the will of the proletariat.

Then why, I ask, do you need a wall?
You have a Mexican one, he replies.
But ours keeps out intruders,
while yours locks people in.