OPINION: 'When we recite the Pledge of Allegiance we are actually committing ourselves to critical obligations as citizens of this country in keeping this nation strong, safe and prosperous,' writes Tucsonan Robert Nordmeyer.
Sometime back when I was in grade school we would recite the Pledge of Allegiance before our classes began. Then when I joined the Boy Scouts we’d say the Pledge before any of our activities could get underway. As an adult I would give talks before clubs and organizations and joined in giving the Pledge as the first order of business. Historically, Congress recites it each morning before their sessions begin. It has become an automatic must-do for many gatherings and functions.
People are also reading… The Pledge of Allegiance is truly more than just reciting a patriotic verse. When examining it closely we find in the very first words that we are making a pledge — a solemn promise and commitment similar to taking a vow. Then following that is the word “allegiance,” which is basically being loyal, obedient and aligned with a purpose.
The remaining words in the Pledge remind us that the United States is, in fact, one nation, and that it is being overseen by God, and that it is indivisible. When reciting the Pledge of Allegiance we are pledging to preserve the unity of our country, not letting any divisiveness separate and destroy the cohesiveness of our union.
One would think that because the Pledge of Allegiance is viewed as being recited by rote that it is being relegated to an unimportant role. But to the contrary the Pledge is a very powerful contract. When we recite the Pledge of Allegiance we are actually committing ourselves to critical obligations as citizens of this country in keeping this nation strong, safe and prosperous.
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