[Vision2020] pledge

[g. crabtree]

Mr. Ament, I have to admit that I am not to worried about being attacked by "external enemies" here in Moscow, either but I am fairly sure that the world trade center  wasn't destroyed by a Knights of Columbus sponsored boy scout troop or the pentagon hit by pissed off Mary Kay salesladies. Say the pledge or don't. I personally do not see how it excludes anyone or creates a litmus test. I myself like it. it reminds me of when Sister Incarnation first taught it to my kindergarten class and the beginning of every school day there after for the next seven years. I must say that all of that familiarity did not breed contempt or cause my skin to crawl. I suspect that this is just the first of many questionable decisions that are about to be inflicted on our town.

Waiting patiently for the next election,
G. Crabtree


  From: aaron ament 
  To: vision2020 at moscow.com 
  Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 3:13 PM
  Subject: [Vision2020] pledge


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  I have been personally asked to enter into the conversation regarding the Pledge of Allegiance and respond to those questioning the patriotism of some of their fellow citizens.   

              While I do not fear external enemies, I do fear unnecessary divisiveness within our nation.  One focus of the campaign I ran for city council was the inclusion of all that wished to participate in the governance of Moscow.  I do not want to see any who wish to participate excluded because of any litmus test.  We are a great nation that relies on each of us to express our love of country in a way that is meaningful to us as individuals.   I made my dedication to country, state and city when on January 3, 2006; I swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America, The Constitution of the State of Idaho and the Code of the City of Moscow.  Nothing has changed my dedication to that oath.  During the past four years our Mayor asked that the Pledge be said to open meetings of the city council.  During the four years prior to that, the same Mayor saw no need to do so and as far as I know that was the case prior to him taking office.

              We have a new Mayor.  She has decided that the Pledge of Allegiance not be wholly discontinued, but be saved for special occasions, occasions that honor the history of our nation and the sacrifice of the many that has insured our freedom.  I support my country, my state, my city and I support my Mayor in this decision. 

   

  Aaron Ament



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