I pledge allegiance to The Constitution of the United States of America and to the Republic for which this flag stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
One day, hopefully, the pledge can be changed to reflect the fact that The Constitution is the foundational bedrock of this country, while still acknowledging the importance of the flag.
Until that time, I intend to make my pledge to The Constitution and the Republic directly, a right guaranteed by the First Amendment.
What we pledge to is no small issue in a country where less than half of adults can correctly name the three branches of government.
Eventually, this will be cross-posted at earthfamilyalpha. I commend the linking reader to OZ, who today has reprinted the entire Declaration of Independence with topical commentary.
Happy Independence Day to all.