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Moostache

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7. A remix...

Reply to Nevilledog (Reply #1)

Sun Jul 5, 2020, 12:16 AM

Jul 2020

“I pledge allegiance to the Laws, of the United States of America; and to the Constitution from which they rise.

I honor the symbols of the republic for what they are, but revere the right to set alight these symbols in protest as conscience and values may advise.

One person, One vote, One nation, One hope; indivisible, with liberty and justice the goal, until SOME at long last becomes ALL. ”

We need a touchstone and something to inspire, my writing is not in that league, but I welcome anyone's efforts to punch it up...

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My pledge of allegiance (in honor of Independence Day). [View all] Laelth Jul 2020 OP

I'd recite that! Nevilledog Jul 2020 #1

Thank you. n/t Laelth Jul 2020 #5

A remix... Moostache Jul 2020 #7

That's quite beautiful. n/t Laelth Jul 2020 #8

In the few times I've actually said the Pledge of Allegiance in my adulthood, Dem2theMax Jul 2020 #2

Absolutely! Laelth Jul 2020 #3

As I say it, I'm always looking around to see if anyone can hear me. Dem2theMax Jul 2020 #4

Hear! Hear! n/t Laelth Jul 2020 #6

Well done LaelthsDaughter Jul 2020 #9