the pledge is to the Republic, and the flag is the representative symbol of the Republic

does the flag not represent our country and fellow americans...?

* To the flag AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS..

Yeah now that I think of it, it's a little strange to have a classroom of kids repeat a chant every morning

We don’t have to recite it and we’re not literally pledging to the flag but the nation it represents. (It is pretty f****d up tho)

at my school they make us do 3 pledges. Pledge of Allegiance, then the Texas Pledge of Allegiance, and then their own little pledge to the school. and it takes up time that could be spent being productive but they get mad if you waste advisory playing games.

"... and to the republic, for which it stands..." Isn't the country?

And to the republic for which it stands?

Not American, but I think the first lines are something like 'I pledge allegiance to the flag and to the nation for which it stands' so not just the flag - It's still some weird North Korea like indoctrination..

Um do you know the pledge of allegiance? It may be towards the flag but also the people and the spirit of true democracy (and to the republic for which it stands, one nation)... not a piece of fabric. But upholding the spirit of the country. Not as bad as some want others to think.

They are teaching kids to have due respect for their country. The flag represents the country and the things it stands for. Just like you respect someone representing and acting on behalf of an important person, you respect the flag representing the country. "...and to the republic for which it stands"

That's American I agree it's pretty stupid to pledge allegiance to a symbol of something that's not actually being upheld in a lot of ways.

It reminds me a lot to our dictature in spain. Kids then were also forced to do something similar in school.

And when you see old old texts of the lyrics. GOD was not included. Added later. We were a nation of Religious Freedom.

I always hated that!! Especially the 'under god' part!!

Yeah. We don't get a choice. I got yelled at for kneeling in my chair to say the pledge instead of standing. Teachers have been fired for removing flags from rooms. I think of our country as a Chad.

It's technically not mandatory, but my siblings and I were bullied and the teachers graded us more harshly for not doing it.

Yea, the last year or two I realized how f****d up and dystopian it really is - it's literally brainwashing - which is why I don't say it anymore. I still stand up to show respect, but I'm not about to repeat some weird mantra mindlessly

...and to the Republic for which it stands. Inform yourself before you make statements.

The flag is a representation of the country, fellow Americans and the armed forces that allow us our freedom. If you ever met a soldier you'd know how passionate they are about the flag of the United States. Yes, it's a sacrilege to them if it touches the ground. As a child in Italy, we had to recite the "holy father" every morning. 🙄 I attended a public school. That's indoctrination.

You likely don't understand the importance of the flag. It stands for your freedom to hold your opinion and not be jailed or killed for said opinion. Don't forget people died for you to think like you do. What have you done? Our flag is what our country stands for.

The flag is symbolic. Of the country. Obviously

"to the flag...and to the Republic for which it stands..." I have Many Strong Opinions about the pledge and the flag, but the wording is very clearly not intended to be a pledge to just the flag.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS

I'm in my 50s, and was never "made" to say the pledge. I did learn it, so they probably taught us in kindergarten, but it was never a regular part of the school day. Maybe it was a regional thing? But my dad was military, and I attended several schools on army bases, so you'd think if any schools were making kids say the pledge it would have been those.

I've fought for what this flag symbolizes. We don't pledge to people. They don't generally deserve that. It's to what the flag represents. Don't like it? Get out.

AND to the republic for which it stands....get ur facts right. Lol

Why's "Make" in quotes?

Original version was written by Francis Bellamy 1892. “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” It was later amended through the American Legion & the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1923 the groups pushed for “my flag” to be replaced by “the Flag of the United States of America.” 1954 Congress added the words “under God,” to the pledge. This campaign was led by the Knights of Columbus. Which has opposition though non have been successful in getting it removed. December of 1942 Congress passed an amendment that specified that the pledge “should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.” Today's Pledge of Allegiance "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Listen carefully to the actual words. It very clearly says you are pledging allegiance to the flag and to the republic for which it stands, one nation. You're not vowing fealty to a simple piece of clothe with a pretty design.

Don't forget the republic

Haha! We also have that when I was in elementary but in highschool we don't really do that anymore. And well, I'm not American, I'm Filipino 🌝😭🤣 it's not just the US who does that.

And to the Republic for which it stands

"ant to the republic for which it stands."

Stepping on the flag is a crime apparently over there. If you are in Texas I have heard they hang you

Not anymore, the pledge of Allegiance was tossed out of public schools years ago.

YES. Though somehow from middle school I learned it was against the law to force us to, and MAN did I forever get flack from obstaining...

Well, you can’t really put a country at the front on the classroom. The flag is there to represent the country and those who sacrificed for it to remain free.

Actually, we "pledge allegiance to the flag ... and to the Republic for which it stands..." That "Republic ... one nation under God" is our country, and the emphasis of "liberty and justice for all" refers to our fellow Americans.

You probably don't get it. It's the meaning of be the flag. Freedom and all the blood shed to allow you to disrespect the flag.

Go live in another county. Seriously.

In Argentina, we also do the pledge of allegiance, in the 4th grade of elementary school and in the last year of high school, if you want 🤷🏻‍♀️

Not just the flag, in case you weren't paying attention. And to the republic for which it stands.

Are you being serious? Surely you understand the concept.... the flag is a symbol for those very things 🤦‍♀️

"And to the REPUBLIC for which it stands" ie., the country and it's people

..."and to the Republic" Yes, we pledge allegiance to our flag AND country. Our school says it every day.

And to the REPUBLIC for which it STANDS!!

Just stop. Seek help.

yeah that's just weird

Even children understand that the flag represents everything about America which includes the country and the people. They might not understand it also represents free speech, the overthrowing of oppression, the unshackling of slave chains and many other specific and important events the USA was pivotal in making happen but that’s because they are supposed to learn about that s**t in school they are just pledging to the flag because it represents more than just a flag. If you honestly believe they just see a flag 1. You failed your country by failing to learn in school. 2. You failed the entire world history of every slave who suffered in the past. 3. You failed yourself in basic comprehension of grand ideas and goals and ideals of hope. You sir/mama/attack helicopter/mentally retarded idiot savant have failed yourself because your stupid and pessimistic nature seeks to undermine beauty, joy, hope and love. The world would be a better place with less people like you but alas we are too compassionate.