Why the Pledge Should Be Revised
Why the Pledge of Allegiance Should Be Revised
In Gwen Wildes essay, “why the pledge should be revised,” Wilde stroungly believes that the pledge of allegiance should only be used for the sole purpose of patriotism. In wildes essay she states many facts of the original pledge. Wilde states that the first original pledge, issued in 1892, read as I Pledge Allegiance To My Flag, And To The Republic For which It Stands; One Nation Indivisible, With Liberity and Justice for all.” In her essay she included that in 1923 “My Flag” was changed to “The Flag Of The United States,’ as a way to show patriotism to the United states. Wilde then included in 1954 the words “under god,’ were included. The two words “Under God,’ infiuatues wilde, as she says “In my view, the addition of the words “under god” is inappropriate. Wilde also adds that though many of Americans are Christian, or do believe in God, why should those of another belief or nonbelievers have to say “Under God” when it does not concide with their beliefs. “It is a commendable patriotic observance,” stated by Chief Justice Rehnquist. Wilde argues that the pledge should not be connected with religion in any way. Wilde believes that the pledge in itself should just simply state patriotism, or the respect of the flag. However, it should not have the ability to force americans to announce their religious standings. I feel as if the information Gwen wilde had given is well said. It is most certain that she took the time and done inclusive amounts of research on this topic before she wrote this essay. I also feel that her argument was consistent; she had many different fact to back her beliefs up. In the essay Wilde did not sway on her reasoning, she stuck with one side of the argument, providing much information needed to make a valid point, such as quotes from the supreme court, and the original pledge itself, along with how the changes come
In Gwen Wildes essay, “why the pledge should be revised,” Wilde stroungly believes that the pledge of allegiance should only be used for the sole purpose of patriotism. In wildes essay she states many facts of the original pledge. Wilde states that the first original pledge, issued in 1892, read as I Pledge Allegiance To My Flag, And To The Republic For which It Stands; One Nation Indivisible, With Liberity and Justice for all.” In her essay she included that in 1923 “My Flag” was changed to “The Flag Of The United States,’ as a way to show patriotism to the United states. Wilde then included in 1954 the words “under god,’ were included. The two words “Under God,’ infiuatues wilde, as she says “In my view, the addition of the words “under god” is inappropriate. Wilde also adds that though many of Americans are Christian, or do believe in God, why should those of another belief or nonbelievers have to say “Under God” when it does not concide with their beliefs. “It is a commendable patriotic observance,” stated by Chief Justice Rehnquist. Wilde argues that the pledge should not be connected with religion in any way. Wilde believes that the pledge in itself should just simply state patriotism, or the respect of the flag. However, it should not have the ability to force americans to announce their religious standings. I feel as if the information Gwen wilde had given is well said. It is most certain that she took the time and done inclusive amounts of research on this topic before she wrote this essay. I also feel that her argument was consistent; she had many different fact to back her beliefs up. In the essay Wilde did not sway on her reasoning, she stuck with one side of the argument, providing much information needed to make a valid point, such as quotes from the supreme court, and the original pledge itself, along with how the changes come