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May 20, 2008
By Anonymous

I pledge allegiance
To the flag
Of the United States of America
And to the controversial culture for which it stands
One nation, under whatever deity you choose,
Indivisible since 1965,
With liberty and justice for all who can afford a decent lawyer.

© Anonymous

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LeilaniLives PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 5:33 pm
LeilaniLives PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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wrong person. I meant to write to the person above you.
LeilaniLives PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 5:33 pm
LeilaniLives PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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HAHA! Dude that's amazing!
LeilaniLives PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 5:32 pm
LeilaniLives PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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wait crap , wrong one. -.-
LeilaniLives PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 5:32 pm
LeilaniLives PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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HAHA! Dude that's amazing!
LeilaniLives PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 5:30 pm
LeilaniLives PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Amen. I'm right with you on that.

How about the Star Spangled Banner?
withouthim said...
on Dec. 18 2009 at 12:00 pm
withouthim, Troy, Missouri
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I don't feel this poem is right. Its disrespectful to those who fought for this country and who helped make this country a place to have freedom of speech. This country will NEVER be perfect no one/place ever will be. That's how we were made, with a choice. people make a choice to sin and that's why the world is so messed up. its good but sadly false.
The_Girl_Next_Door PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 15 2009 at 4:46 pm
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I think you speak your mind. I respect that. I do agree. Our country is 'free' but you've got a point with that last line. A lot of Americans can't afford lawyers so many get in trouble for something they didn't do. Right on: Keep your opinion strong :)
Nechama SILVER said...
on Dec. 8 2009 at 8:15 pm
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And the truth is out!
StarsMoon said...
on Nov. 26 2009 at 10:12 am
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lol thats funny! :)

i like it! its completely true
chrisbriones GOLD said...
on Nov. 26 2009 at 12:04 am
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its truly sad and disgusting what has become of humans in this society which we are solely responsible for crafting. the fine art of corruption seems to of become a forte. what a screwed up cultural system this has become...but hey: there are worse. thats another truth. and its because of that that this nation can still be considered great.

how low man has fallen, how low he continues to descend.
choirchic101 SILVER said...
on Nov. 16 2009 at 8:44 pm
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thats cute. its true about whats going on in the world
alvina PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 13 2009 at 7:59 pm
alvina PLATINUM, Punta Gorda, Florida
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i like it!!!....well actually love it!!!
Dancing_Shadows SILVER said...
on Nov. 5 2009 at 7:15 pm
Dancing_Shadows SILVER, Franklin, New Hampshire
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I agree with Sarah B. Talented, very outspoken. But maybe choose something else that isn't our pledge to America to be opininated about.
Jazzzy517 said...
on Nov. 4 2009 at 12:10 pm
this is so true. absoluetly LOVE IT
corruptedlullaby GOLD said...
on Nov. 4 2009 at 12:06 pm
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I like this a LOT. Especially the part that says: One nation, under whatever deity you choose.

I'm agnostic and I used to be atheist so this is SO right. I hate that we have to say "Under God".
GOlacieGO GOLD said...
on Oct. 13 2009 at 9:40 am
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The last line made me laugh out loud.

Very nice job.
Sarah Biggers BRONZE said...
on Sep. 20 2009 at 11:31 pm
Sarah Biggers BRONZE, Marietta, Georgia
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I do like this a lot, because I am really into controversial things. But because of that, I have to say I disagree with what you're truly saying. Love the way that it's said and you have talent, but this is America, and being that we have freedom here, anybody here to doesn't like it is more than welcome to leave.
Pink_Butterfly said...
on Aug. 5 2009 at 9:57 am
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- Albert Schweitzer.

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Very True, and good job, your poem is very well written.
earthgil said...
on Jul. 21 2009 at 3:29 am
I think the same thing!!! Except the only thing i would add, is why do we pledge to a FLAG?! I mean it is symbolic i guess, but, i mean a bald eagle could work. just why a FLAG?
KittenCaboodle BRONZE said...
on Jun. 25 2009 at 1:21 am
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It was very clever I enjoyed it. As a person who says the pledge but omits "Under God", being atheist, I felt it adressed underlieing issues that many people ignore concerning our society and culture. for a country with separation of church and state, it's very hypocritical.