[Vision2020] City Council and the Pledge

[Tom Hansen]

I agree, Joe.

I have come to believe, upon reflection, that perhaps the redundant recital
of a pledge tends to lose its portrayed intention of heartfelt commitment.
A person's commitment should be measured by his/her actions and not the
ability to memorize a phrase.

I seriously have no doubt about each, and every, councilperson's allegiance
to our great nation.

Thanks,

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil
and steady dedication of a lifetime." 

--Adlai E. Stevenson, Jr.-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of joekc at adelphia.net
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 7:53 AM
To: Phil Nisbet
Cc: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: RE: [Vision2020] City Council and the Pledge

Phil wrote: 

> As was mentioned, the Pledge has been recited before every meeting since
11 
> September 2001.  The council deciding to change that practice right after
an 
> election suggests that there is a reason that the majority of the elected 
> officials had for halting the practice.  It is not unreasonable for the 
> public to wonder or to ask that those reasons be made clear.

I hope it has not been lost that questions about halting the practice of the
Pledge have been asked and that John and Nancy have taken time out from
their busy schedules to address them, directly and honestly. I'm satisfied
with John's response. For those of you who are not I suggest that you attend
the next council meeting and make your points in a forum where all of the
people involved are allowed to answer questions.

And Donovan, it is insulting to suggest that a councilperson or mayor should
have to prove their allegiance to our city and country by reciting the
Pledge. How can saying the Pledge prove their loyalty to our city and
country any more than the activities that John and Nancy perform on a daily
basis?

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