[Vision2020] City Council and the Pledge

[Tom Hansen]

Arnold, Arnold, Arnold -

 

Do you know what this is:

 

"I, (state your name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and
defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign
and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and
that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the
orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the
Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."

 

That is the Oath of Enlistment.  The first time I recited it was June 12,
1969.  I did not recite it again until December 1973.  In fact . . .  during
the course of my 20 years of Army service I can only recall reciting it four
times (five, if you count my initial enlistment).  Did my failure to recite
this oath, on a daily basis (every morning when I awoke in the barracks)
make me less of a soldier committed to my country?  I don't think so. 

 

Another thing:  I would rather share a beer with the person that questions
authority than the person who leaves authority unquestioned.

 

Take care, Moscow.

 

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.

 

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From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Donovan Arnold
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 2:29 PM
To: joekc at adelphia.net; Phil Nisbet
Cc: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: RE: [Vision2020] City Council and the Pledge

 

Joe,

I hope John and Nancy are not insulted by being asked to say the pledge. I
would tend to think such patriots would revel in the opportunity, not view
it as a punishment or inconvenience.

The pledge is probably the only thing this community can agree to do
together regardless of political affiliation or positions on the issues that
follow that day. Unfortunately, I guess that is no longer true.

Taking two minutes out of our month to show our patriotism, commitment to
our nation and community, and to pledge our allegiance to this great nation
has apparently become politically incorrect and too much of a hassle. 

-DJA

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