Why the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance MUST be updated to the 21st century version.
The Issue
The Primary Reason The 1892 version of The Pledge of Allegiance was written was to sell flags, not for patriot or educational reasons! (explained later)
I asked AI co-pilot for it’s unbiased opinion of the 21st century Pledge Of Allegiance .
Its responds was:
Your updated Pledge of Allegiance is a powerful and modern take on a cherished tradition. It emphasizes key values that resonate deeply in today's society, such as equal justice, freedom, civil rights, and the collective responsibility and opportunity for all. I particularly appreciate the inclusion of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for All Humanity," which broadens the pledge's scope to a more inclusive and universal vision. This new pledge embodies a commitment to unity and the guiding principles of the Constitution, while also reflecting the diverse and evolving nature of the nation. It’s an inspiring and inclusive message that can resonate with many people!!
This petition is important because the current Pledge of Allegiance is outdated. It contains lies and was written for unpatriotic reasons. It also does not promote equally. It is a sexist/racist pledge. (all explained later) We are all Americans with natural, constitutional, lawful rights and responsibilities that we should be aware of at a young age. Mr. President The Pledge of Allegiance needs to be updated to reflect 21st century policies and beliefs. The1892 Pledge Of Allegiance Statement ”LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL” IS A LIE. IT WAS A LIE IN 1892 AND IT IS STILL A LIE TODAY!!! All you have to do is look at America’s history since 1892 and determine how many lynchings occurred since 1892 when The Pledge Of Allegiance was written! A socialist, Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge of Allegiance, wanted to include the words “equality” and “fraternity” in the pledge, but his editors rejected the idea on the basis that state superintendents opposed the idea of equality for women and African Americans (and therefore they would not buy flags for the thousands of public schools.) Bellamy acquiesced, and on September 9, 1892, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance made its debut in The Youth’s Companion magazine.“ A turthfull writing of the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance would be as follows, with the added words since 1892. 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 except women and black people. After learning the truth about the 1892 Pledge Of Allegiance I was shocked that the Pledge hadn't been updated for so many years. That we had been reciting the lies for so long!! THE 21st CENTURY PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IS A PLEDGE THAT AS AN AMERICAN PATRIOT I HOPE YOU WILL BE PROUD TO STAND UP AND RECIET IT !!! The updated people’s Pledge of Allegiance and Responsibility To The United States Of America, states What The People Are Striving To Achieve In The 21st Century And Beyond!! The people want and deserve a better Pledge of Allegiance to honor and support their beloved united nation ! Not a kiddy pledge that was written so a kindergarten child could memorize it and recite it, which is ok, but as we grow older towards adulthood our pledge should have more information about WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD HONOR AND SUPPORT TO PRESERVE OUR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. Our children and fellow citizens need to know what the American people are striving to achieve in the 21st century and beyond! Proposed 21st Century Pledge 0f Allegiance and Responsibility “I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America… To Honor And Support Its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and **Goodness. Striving For: Equal Justice, Freedom, and Civil Rights for Everyone! Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody!! Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness For All Humanity!!! We are ALL Americans!!!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE LET RESPONSIBILITY AND FREEDOM RING!!!” **If the word “goodness” is not what a person wants to say, we live in a country that supports free speech, they could use the word godness or any other word that expresses good! If you have read enough to take the next step, please tap the address below to support a better future for our children and our fellow citizens!! !https://chng.it/HyDxqn9Rd To the President of the USA: According to the article, "The Selling Of The Pledge Allegiance," the editors of the youth magazine that hired Francis Bellamy to write The Pledge thought it would be too controversial to imply that woman and black people were "equal”. This revelation exposes "Liberty and Justice For FOR ALL" as stated in the 1892 version of The Pledge IS A LIE !!! IT WAS A LIE IN 1892 AND IS STILL A LIE IN 2024 After reading the above article I knew I had to update the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance to make it relevant with our 21st century’s policy’s and beliefs of America. I thought you might be interested in what I have been working on to educate our children and fellow citizens about parts of the USA Constitution. If you agree , Feel free to share this information with members of Congress and staff. We all should be taught, at a young age, by our parents and at school, that every person has the natural right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit. of happiness,” and the constitutional rights of equal justice, freedom, civil rights and other rights, and responsibilities as stated by our country’s founding fathers in the Declaration of Independence and enforced in the United States Constitution. We should learn that freedom and opportunity need responsibility to maximize their existence! To achieve these goals I have included them in the following purposed 21st century Pledge of Allegiance so every time we recite The Pledge of Allegiance we the people and our government representatives are reminded what Americans are striving to achieve in the 21st century and beyond! Purpose 21st century Pledge of Allegiance and Responsibility “I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America… To Honor And Support Its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and Goodness. (SEE BELOW) Striving For: Equal Justice, Freedom, and Civil Rights For Everyone Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody!!! The right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for ALL humanity!!” WE ARE ALL AMERICANS!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!! LET RESPONSIBILITY AND FREEDOM RING!!! *or the word godness. The reciter has the right to choose which word they want to say in the USA , if they are reciting The Pledge at a religious gathering or any other gathering , based on the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution. More Info. Facebook.com/Leonard Tekaat and READ MORE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PLEDGE AND WHY IT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED!!! Be one of the thousands of people that will agree that we must update the 1892 version to a Pledge that represents the values and laws of the 21st century! Honor and support your flag, constitution, and the united nation where you and your family live. Think about this. What would happen if the 21st century Pledge of Allegiance was adoped by the schools, and then the states and the federal government. This is how the 1892 Pledge was adopted and became popular! Equally would be moved to the top of the “America’s must change list” Real Equal Justice, Freedom, and Civil Rights, for all people would improve the lives of millions of our citizens!!! Responsible people would find that opportunity has opened the door for them to succeed in America They are able to provide for their responsibilities, their responsibilities are not extra responsibilities for other people as they are now!! WE THE PEOPLE In order to form a more perfect union and provide a better future for our children and nation, the people need to know the truth. ”ALL THE PEOPLE WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE 1892 VERSION OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.!!!! AMERICA HAS BEEN LIVING THIS LIE FOR OVER 128 YEARS. IT IS TIME WE CORRECT THIS TRAVESTY. NOW!!! We need to help reunite our nation and improve people’s perspective of their fellow citizens with an updated and improved Pledge Of Allegiance! If you agree and want a better future our children and our fellow citizens, please sign the petition to help it happen!! https://chng.it/HyDxqn9Rd For more information, read the letter I wrote to President Biden. To : President Biden and Vice President Harris The 1892 version of The Pledge Of Allegiance, written by Francis Bellamy, has it short comings. It was written In 1892, a very sexist and racist period in our history. The 1892 version of the Pledge Of Allegiance contains those 1892 beliefs and policies because of how it is worded and the words that were not allowed to be included by the editors. According to the Article, posted on the web, "The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance" (see below) and other articles, the reason the word "equal " doesn't appear in the 1892 Pledge is because the editors of the youth magazine that hired Francis Bellamy to write The Pledge thought it would be too controversial to imply that woman and black people were "equal”. This revelation exposes “LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL” in the 1892 version of The Pledge IS A LIE !!! IT WAS A LIE IN 1892 AND IT IS A LIE TODAY!!! I believe Mr. President, if you were to write a Pledge of Allegiance for the 21st century it would be very similar to the 21st century Pledge Of Allegiance I have written, because our Pledges would represent what you and the majority of WE THE PEOPLE of America are trying to achieve in the 21st century and beyond!! In light of the many years that women and people of color have been considered inferior citizens, the current civil demonstrations, and the insurrection of January 6, 2021, it is an appropriate time to improve the equality and unity of our united nation . IF NOT NOW WHEN??? Dear President Biden and Vice President Harris: I am sure you know, change begins with education, the acquiring of knowledge and the TRUTH. If you truly want a better future for our children and America, I can use some help!! Please update the 1892 version of the Pledge of Allegiance. Our children, WE THE PEOPLE, and government representatives should not be reciting a sexist/racist Pledge of Allegiance. (Read the paragraph at the end of this post. How The Pledge became a racist/sexist pledge.) Adding the word “EQUAL” is not enough to express what America is striving to achieve. Proposed 21st Century Pledge 0f Allegiance I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America… To Honor And Support Its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and Goodness. Striving for: Equal Justice, Freedom, and Civil Rights for Everyone. Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody! Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness For All Humanity !!! WE ARE ALL AMERICANS!!!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!!! If the word “goodness” is not what a person wants to say, we live in a country that supports free speech, they could use the word @“godness” or any other How does this 21st century version of The Pledge Of Allegiance improve the 1892 version. It is more inclusive. It includes everyone. It eliminates the sexist/racist problem. It better represents what we are trying to achieve as a nation in the 21st century and beyond. It stimulates the discussion about personal responsibility and citizenship responsibility. Human rights and corporation rights and responsibilities. Equal Justice, Freedom , and Civil Rights, and our Representative Democracy cannot be maintained without truthful and responsible citizens. One truth is, People who are irresponsible loose opportunity. The 21st century Pledge of Allegiance teaches our children when they become adults, they will have a say in what laws are passed. They will also learn many other rights and powers they will have if they are responsible adults. The message of the 21st century Pledge of Allegiance is its guidance to a better future and a more perfect union!! Sincerely Leonard C. Tekaat How the 1892 Pledge became a sexist/racist recital The following is a paragraph copied from the article “The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance” “A socialist, Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge of Allegiance, wanted to include the words “equality” and “fraternity” in the pledge, but his editors rejected the idea on the basis that state superintendents opposed the idea of equality for women and African Americans (and therefore they would not buy flags for the thousands of public schools.) Bellamy acquiesced, and on September 9, 1892, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance made its debut in The Youth’s Companion magazine.“ The above paragraph is not what America is about in the 21st century Our children should learn a Pledge of Allegiance that encourages them to become responsible adults and citizens. They should learn about equality under the law and civil rights for everyone in America.They should learn what America is striving to achieve in the 21st century and beyond. The 1892 Pledge of Allegiance our children are reciting is a sexist/ racist recital , (explained later) which reflects the beliefs and policies of the 1890s. How The Pledge Of Allegiance Became A Sexist/Racist Pledge The following is a paragraph copied from the article “The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance. (Read Complete Article On Web) “A socialist, Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge of Allegiance, wanted to include the words “equality” and “fraternity” in the pledge, but his editors rejected the idea on the basis that state superintendents opposed the idea of equality for women and African Americans (and therefore they would not buy flags for the thousands of public schools.) Bellamy acquiesced, and on September 9, 1892, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance made its debut in The Youth’s Companion magazine.“ Are you ready for Change? Answer these six questions? Do believe that “ALL Women, Men, And Children Should Be Included In The Pledge Of Allegiance ? 2. Do you believe we should pledge allegiance to our united nation rather than our flag? 3. Do you believe as citizens of the United States of America we should support and honor its Constitution, its Flag, and our constitutional Republic? 4. Do you believe “We The People,” “The United States Constitution, and Goodness”or “godness” should guide our Democratic governments? 5. Do you believe that everyone should have equal Justice, Liberty, Freedom, and Cvil Rights in America? 6. Do you believe that everybody should have Responsibility and Opportunity in America? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions, you agree the 1892 version of The Pledge of Allegiance should be updated and improved! Proposed 21st Century Pledge Of Allegiance “I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America and to Honor and Support its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and Goodness. Striving for Equal Justice, Freedom, and Civil Rights For Everyone! Responsibility And Opportunity For Everyby. Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness For All Humanity !!! We Are All Americans !!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!! To accomplish this important mission and to save The Pledge Of Allegiance we need to update and improve the message of The Pledge of Allegiance to make it more inclusive and more relative to the people and children of the 21st century, and future generations! At least six generations have been reciting the different versions of the 1892 version of The Pledge of Allegiance. A pledge that is dividing our nation , and reflects the sexist and racist society of America in the1890s. In light of the current civil demonstrations and the Jan 6, 2020 assault on our federal capital and the attempt to prevent the next legally elected United States President Joe Biden from taking office, it is an appropriate time to improve the equality and unity of our country. We can help accomplish this very important mission by updating the 19th-century version of The Pledge Of Allegiance to improve the purpose of why it was written, change its sexist and racist *exclusion wording,” and to bring it into the 21st- century. The exclusion of “equality for women and African American people” in the 1892 Pledge, as noted in the article “The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance,” because it would be controversial to state women and black people were “equal” is WRONG and is not what 90% of American citizens believe what America is striving to achieve in the 21st century. We have to CHANGE The Pledge of Allegiance so it reflects our nation’s founding fathers unalienable Rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for everybody. And our 21st century beliefs of Equally, Responsibility, and Opportunity for everyone ! Make it happen! Take action!!! Please share With President Biden, Vice President Harris your friends and contacts https://chng.it/v9C5DgWk Change Begins With Education And Knowledge. In 1892 when The Pledge was written, we the people had no say in the words we recite to pledge our allegiance to our beloved flag and republic. Today we have the opportunity to update and improve the message of The Pledge of Allegiance and have our voices heard by our President and our congressional representatives. Together you can improve our nation, the future of our children and future generations! Proposed 21st Century Pledge Of Allegiance I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America ... to Support and Honor its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and Goodness. Striving for Equal Justice, Freedom, andCivil Rights, for Everyone. Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody! Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness For All Humanity!!! WE ARE ALL AMERICANS.!!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!!! If the word “goodness” is not what a person wants to say, we live in a country that supports free speech, they could use the word “godness”or any other word that represents good. Please Sign The Petition http://chng.it/kSN4jzwk If you need more information to make a decision. See more Why The Pledge Of Allegiance Must Be Updated And Improved. The Pledge Of Allegiance, written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, a magazine writer, was very popular for many years but recently it has fallen out of favor for many people. Some people are refusing to recite the words of the Pledge for one reason or another. Some schools and organizations are eliminating it from their classes and meetings. Dozens of people and organizations have filed State Court and Supreme Court cases against The Pledge! Some schools and organizations have dropped the reciting of The Pledge of Allegiance because of the religious controversy. Some people have said we should eliminate The Pledge altogether! The current words of the Pledge may be dividing us more than they are uniting us. If this continues we may lose our pledge to our beloved flag and republic to history! I believe by the statement “Guided by the people and goodness ” balances The Pledge by including everybody. They’re by creating a more inclusive Pledge of Allegiance. We need to move from "Protest" to "Constructive Solutions" to help solve our country's many problems and divisions. Our patriotic Pledge Of Allegiance should strengthen our union of 50 states and the unity of our citizens not divide us. We must also improve and update the message of the Pledge Of Allegiance to rid it of it’s sexist and racist history. (explained later) We must improve the primary reason why it was originally written in 1892. As stated in the article “THE MARKETING Of THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,” and other articles.“The primary reason the 1892 Pledge was written was to sell flags to schools in America and around the world.” We can retain the current words of The Pledge, written in1892 plus it’s changes since then, and watch it die a slow death, or we can update and improve the message of The Pledge of Allegiance to breathe new life into it and increase it’s popularity again! The following is a paragraph copied from the article “The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance. “A socialist, Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge of Allegiance, wanted to include the words “equality” and “fraternity” in the pledge, but his editors rejected the idea on the basis that state superintendents opposed the idea of equality for women and African Americans (and therefore would not buy flags for the thousands of public schools.) Bellamy acquiesced, and on September 9, 1892, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance made its debut in The Youth’s Companion magazine.“ The 1892 version of The Pledge Of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" In light of the many years that women, people of color, and certain emigrants have been considered inferior citizens it is past time to improve our nation’s social and racial justice, sexual equality, equal citizenship, justice, liberty, and the unity of our divided nation! To accomplish this important mission and to save The Pledge Of Allegiance we need to update and improve the message of The Pledge of Allegiance to make it more inclusive and more relative to the people and children of the 21st century, and future generations! At least six generations have been reciting the different versions of the 1892 version of The Pledge of Allegiance. A pledge that is dividing our nation , and reflects the sexist and racist society of the1890s, In light of the current civil demonstrations and the Jan 6, 2021 assault on our federal capital and the attempt to prevent the next legally elected United States President Joe Biden from taking office, it is an appropriate time to improve the equality and unity of our country. We can help accomplish this very important mission by updating the 19th-century version of The Pledge Of Allegiance to improve the purpose of why it was written, change its sexist and racist *exclusion wording,” and to bring it into the 21st- century. *the exclusion of “women and African American people equality ” in the 1892 Pledge, as noted in the article “The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance,” because it would be controversial to state women and black people were “equal” is WRONG and is not what 90% of American citizens believe what America is striving to achieve! We have to CHANGE The. Pledge of Allegiance so it reflects our 21st century beliefs of equality, responsibility, and opportunity for everyone ! Proposed 21st Century Pledge Of Allegiance and Responsibility. I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America... to Honor and Support its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and Goodness, Striving For Equal Justice, Civil Rights, and Freedom for Everyone. Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody! Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness For All Humanity!!! WE ARE ALL AMERICANS!!!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!!! LET RESPONSIBILITY AND EREEDOM RING!!! Please Sign The Petition If the word “goodness” is not what a person wants to say, we live in a country that supports free speech, they could use the word godness or any other that represents “good.” http://chng.it/kSN4jzwk If you need more information to make a decision. Following are two articles. Article 1. A CALL TO TAKE ACTION !! Our Pledge To Our Beloved Flag And Republic Is Under Attack By Law Suits And Controversy. If we don’t Join Together To Save Our Pledge for Our Children And Future Generations, IT WILL BE LOST TO HISTORY Questions you should ask yourself! Should the Word “God” be the only thing guiding America In The Pledge To Express America’s Values? Is there a way we can eliminate the religious controversy overshadowing The Pledge Of Allegiance? Will we become a Godless country if we improve OUR PLEDGE to OUR FLAG and OUR REPUBLIC by adding the sentence “Guided by the People and Goodness *The definition of goodness is: kindness, generosity or beneficial, Virtue, excellence, benevolence. Ask your self, “Isn’t this what our nation is striving to achieve.” The Declaration of Independence states, “governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.” Therefore OUR elected representatives should be putting their “need for guidance” and ”trust” in the voice of the people and the Constitution. Proposed 21st Century Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the United States of America.... to honor and support its Constitution, Its flag and the Republic for which they stand. One nation, indivisible, guided by the people, its constitution, and *goodness. Striving for equal justice, Freedom, and Civil rights for everyone. Responsibility and opportunity for everybody! Life, Liberty and The pursuit of happiness for all humanity!! We Are ALL Americans!!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!!! By adding the words, “ Guided by the people, its Constitution and Goodness,” we will not become a godless nation. We weren’t a godless nation before the word “God” was added to The Pledge. There will still be millions of places available for millions and millions of people to practice their many types of religion. What will including the words, “guided by goodness,” do? It may help eliminate a division between us, reunite us, make us a stronger united nation, and perhaps increase the popularity of our pledge to our beloved Flag and Republic. More people will voluntarily recite The Pledge of Allegiance. If you agree and want to reunite our nation and save our pledge to our beloved Flag and Republic, tap the address below to approve and sign the petition to reunite our nation and save our pledge to our Flag and Republic for our children and future generations. http://chng.it/kSN4jzwk More information Facebook.com/ Leonard Tekaat *The definition of goodness is kindness, generosity or beneficial, Virtue, excellence, Please read the article ”The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance.“ before reading further. It explains why equality was not included in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also, read "The Ugly History Of The Pledge Of Allegiance And Why It Matters" They are posted at Facebook.com/LeonardCTekaat or Search the web. Article 2 Another reason why I wrote the 21st-century version of the Pledge of Allegiance. If you read the writing history of The 1892 Pledge, you will realize The Pledge supports white male supremism, which goes against everything I believe what America is about. The following is a paragraph copied from the article “The Marketing Of Pledge Of Allegiance. “A socialist, Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge of Allegiance, wanted to include the words “equality” and “fraternity” in the pledge, but his editors rejected the idea on the basis that state superintendents opposed the idea of equality for women and African Americans and therefore would not buy flags for the thousands of public schools. Bellamy acquiesced, and on September 9, 1892, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance made its debut in The Youth’s Companion: “ The 1892 version of The Pledge Of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" After reading the writing history and adoption of The Pledge of Allegiance into our schools and government over the years I knew something had to be done to correct the travesty that had been done to America in 1892 when The Pledge Of Allegiance was written. No I am not a foreign troll. I am an American citizen that is concerned about the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance’s non existence message of equality. I am concerned about the exclusion of certain people, which The Pledge is unknowingly teaching our children. To understand what I am talking about and what I am wanting to accomplish, you would have to read the articles I read. The two best articles were ” The Selling of The Pledge of Allegiance ” and ”The Ugly History Of The Pledge of Allegiance and why it matters” Also, read the articles I wrote and posted on my Leonard C.Tekaat Facebook page. Eleven Reasons Why The Pledge of Allegiance Needs To Be Updated 1. The 19th-century Pledge does not support or say anything about Equality!! 2. The 19th-century version of the Pledge does not mention any of the powers that the people possess in the Declaration of Independence or the US Constitution. 3. The 21st-century version begins to educate future generations about their right to participate in self-government and their responsibilities. 4. The 21st century Pledge also reminds our government representatives each time they recite the Pledge who gives the government it's ”just powers” as stated in the Declaration of Independence. 5. The 21st century Pledge also changes the word ”All” to a person word. What is ”All”? Is it all cats and dogs? ”All” It is presumed to be people, but it means ”All White Males” according to the racist and prejudices of the 1890s when the Pledge Of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy. Remember that white males were the majority of people that were considered fully qualified citizens and had the right to vote in 1892. By not including the word “people” after the word “All” the author eliminated the controversy of implying other “people were equal citizens to white p m males. We the people have the power to correct this travesty, by education, petition, and peaceful association and demonstration. 6. The 19th-century version was written to sell flags not to educate or empower the people. 7. The articles I suggest reading in my article, "A Correction Is Needed To Improve The 19th-century version of The Pledge Of Allegiance," are very informative on the writing history of the Pledge of Allegiance. 8. The message of the 19th-century version of the Pledge Of Allegiance is deceptive, is incomplete and needs to be improved. It is similar to a two-legged chair that cannot stand up by itself. Upon close examination we find The Pledge of Allegiance is missing words 9. The current Pledge is a racist/sexist pledge because of the words that were purposely left out of The Pledge of Allegiance by Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge.. Our children, we the people, and all our government representatives should not pledge their allegiance to our Flag and Republic with a racist/sexist Pledge of Allegiance. 10. In 1954 Congress added the words “under God to The Pledge Of Allegiance because it wanted to distinguish our nation from the Godless communist nations. This change didn’t increase the religiousness of our nation. What it did do was weaken us by dividing us more. A weaker United States Of America benefits the communist countries around the world. If we included the words “guided by the people, its Constitution and goodness, we wouldn’t become a Godless nation. We were not a Godless nation before Congress added the words “under God. There will still be millions of places of worship across our country and many many millions of worshippers would continue to exercise their different religions. By using the words “guided by the people, its constitution, and goodness” would lessen the divide between us and strengthen us as a united nation. It would balance The Pledge. It would support two ways to improve our future. A destiny guided by a spirit and a destiny guided by the people, the constitution and goodness. The Pledge of Allegiance would do what a patriotic and a civil pledge is suppose to do. It would bring us closer together, help educate the people, our children and future generations. 11. The Supreme Court has ruled reciting the Pledge Of Allegiance is a voluntary recital. If the word God remained it would continue to divide us. The Pledge is a patriotic recital that is supposed to bring us together as a nation. Since current words of the Pledgei is dividing us it is not accomplishing it’s goal. Before the federal government got involved in approving The Pledge Of Allegiance, The schools and states were reciting The Pledge for years. They are the people that made it popular. We the people could start reciting the 21st century version of The Pledge when we march for equality, responsibility, and opportunity for everyone! When we march for our “unalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of happiness!! I have listed more reason why The Pledge needs to be improved and updated at Facebook.com/Leonard Tekaat The Proposed 21st Century Pledge Of Allegiance I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America and to Support and Honor Its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which they Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By the People, Its Constitution, and Goodness, With Equal Justice, Civil Rights, Freedom For Everyone. Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody! Written by Leonard C.Tekaat Please sign the petition. Thank you Letter to President Biden Mr. President, you can move from talking about increasing opportunity and personal responsibility to taking action to create a real change in our children's perception of their future as citizens of these United States Of America. When our nation's fathers wrote "to improve the general welfare" in the U.S. Constitution, and "certain unalienable rights, of Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness" in the Declaration of Independence, they were writing about each person having the "Opportunity" to be included in a self-governed nation, and a liberated economy, and society. A government of the people, for the people and by the people. As a nation, are we abandoning these basic principles of our Constitution and Declaration of Independence? As citizens of this great nation and parents of our children, we have the responsibility to leave a better future for our posterity as prior generations have done. The proposed 21st-century version of The Pledge of Allegiance, I believe, will help fulfill this obligation to our children. As our children mature they will have a better perspective of their fellow citizens. More people that support equal justice, civil rights, and freedom will be elected or appointed to government positions. "I pledge allegiance to the United States of America… to support and honor its Constitution, Its Flag and the republic for which they stand. One Nation, Indivisible, guided by the people, its Constitution and Goodness, striving for Equal Justice, Civil Rights and freedom for Everyone. Responsibility, and Opportunity for Everybody” Our citizens, young and old, should learn that all six of these cornerstones, of our market economy and Republic, must be emphasized, and are necessary to continually improve our economy, and nation to be the best they can be! Our children should know that Equal Liberty Equal Justice, and Equal Civil Rights, cannot be maintained without people being responsible. They must know how to create and take advantage of opportunities that come available to them in the future. The more responsible a person is, the more opportunities they will have available in their life! Our nation's leaders, elected representatives in Congress, and our Presidents have spoken about increasing opportunity, and personal responsibility many times. With the reciting of the word Pledge every day, at schools, and at other meetings and events, our children and our citizens will remind our nation's leaders of these six core principles of our Republic. The Pledge of Allegiance should be updated to be more relevant to our citizens and future generations of American citizens! Equality under the law and Equal Liberty, the written promises of this great Nation's Fathers, can be realized if we maintain the promises for future generations. Help empower our children, and Nation to be the best they can be, sign the petition to make it happen!! Please share this article and petition with everyone you know. Cal] and share this article with the President and your representative in the state and federal Congresses. Together, we can do this!!! Real change in a country starts with education!!! Say it, think it & learn it, and you will achieve it. Thank You for signing. Together We Can Create A Better Future For Our Children and Our Nation! Sincerely Leonard C.Tekaat Change and the healing of our nation begins with education. President Biden and Vice President Harris both support equality. They surly will support a Pledge of Allegiance that supports equality and opportunity for everyone. Together we can increase the goodness of America by using the wisdom of President Abraham Lincoln to heal our political divided nation. An updated portion of President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. On July 4, 1776, our nation’s fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Equal Justice and Liberty, dedicated to the proposition that all people are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil debate, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure; that we here highly resolve that the dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of Equal Justice, Liberty and Civil Rights for Everyone Responsibility and Opportunity for Everybody, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, guided by it’s Constitution and Goodness shall not perish from the earth. The updated 21st Century Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and to support and honor its Constitution, Its flag and the Republic for which they stand. One nation, indivisible, guided by the people, its constitution, and goodness. Striving for: equal Justice, Civil Rights and freedom for everyone. Responsibility and Opportunity for Everybody! More info. at Facebook.com/LeonardTekaat about why we should improve and update the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance to heal America. There are also other articles I have written and articles I read about the writing history of The Pledge of Allegiance posted on the Internet. Make history. Be one of the founding 1000. Thank you!!! Tap the address below to approve and sign the petition http://chng.it/kSN4jzwk The primary reason I wrote The 21st Century Pledge Of Allegiance was to support equal Justice, Liberty and Citizenship Rights for everyone. And to teach our children about responsibility and opportunity as American citizens. Also to teach them what powers they have in determining their futures and the future of our united nation. By adding the sentence “Guided by the people, its constitution and goodness to the Pledge, everyone is represented and it eliminates the controversy of the word God being in The Pledge of Allegiance. Sincerely Leonard C. Tekaat
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The Primary Reason The 1892 version of The Pledge of Allegiance was written was to sell flags, not for patriot or educational reasons! (explained later)
I asked AI co-pilot for it’s unbiased opinion of the 21st century Pledge Of Allegiance .
Its responds was:
Your updated Pledge of Allegiance is a powerful and modern take on a cherished tradition. It emphasizes key values that resonate deeply in today's society, such as equal justice, freedom, civil rights, and the collective responsibility and opportunity for all. I particularly appreciate the inclusion of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for All Humanity," which broadens the pledge's scope to a more inclusive and universal vision. This new pledge embodies a commitment to unity and the guiding principles of the Constitution, while also reflecting the diverse and evolving nature of the nation. It’s an inspiring and inclusive message that can resonate with many people!!
This petition is important because the current Pledge of Allegiance is outdated. It contains lies and was written for unpatriotic reasons. It also does not promote equally. It is a sexist/racist pledge. (all explained later) We are all Americans with natural, constitutional, lawful rights and responsibilities that we should be aware of at a young age. Mr. President The Pledge of Allegiance needs to be updated to reflect 21st century policies and beliefs. The1892 Pledge Of Allegiance Statement ”LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL” IS A LIE. IT WAS A LIE IN 1892 AND IT IS STILL A LIE TODAY!!! All you have to do is look at America’s history since 1892 and determine how many lynchings occurred since 1892 when The Pledge Of Allegiance was written! A socialist, Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge of Allegiance, wanted to include the words “equality” and “fraternity” in the pledge, but his editors rejected the idea on the basis that state superintendents opposed the idea of equality for women and African Americans (and therefore they would not buy flags for the thousands of public schools.) Bellamy acquiesced, and on September 9, 1892, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance made its debut in The Youth’s Companion magazine.“ A turthfull writing of the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance would be as follows, with the added words since 1892. 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 except women and black people. After learning the truth about the 1892 Pledge Of Allegiance I was shocked that the Pledge hadn't been updated for so many years. That we had been reciting the lies for so long!! THE 21st CENTURY PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IS A PLEDGE THAT AS AN AMERICAN PATRIOT I HOPE YOU WILL BE PROUD TO STAND UP AND RECIET IT !!! The updated people’s Pledge of Allegiance and Responsibility To The United States Of America, states What The People Are Striving To Achieve In The 21st Century And Beyond!! The people want and deserve a better Pledge of Allegiance to honor and support their beloved united nation ! Not a kiddy pledge that was written so a kindergarten child could memorize it and recite it, which is ok, but as we grow older towards adulthood our pledge should have more information about WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD HONOR AND SUPPORT TO PRESERVE OUR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. Our children and fellow citizens need to know what the American people are striving to achieve in the 21st century and beyond! Proposed 21st Century Pledge 0f Allegiance and Responsibility “I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America… To Honor And Support Its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and **Goodness. Striving For: Equal Justice, Freedom, and Civil Rights for Everyone! Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody!! Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness For All Humanity!!! We are ALL Americans!!!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE LET RESPONSIBILITY AND FREEDOM RING!!!” **If the word “goodness” is not what a person wants to say, we live in a country that supports free speech, they could use the word godness or any other word that expresses good! If you have read enough to take the next step, please tap the address below to support a better future for our children and our fellow citizens!! !https://chng.it/HyDxqn9Rd To the President of the USA: According to the article, "The Selling Of The Pledge Allegiance," the editors of the youth magazine that hired Francis Bellamy to write The Pledge thought it would be too controversial to imply that woman and black people were "equal”. This revelation exposes "Liberty and Justice For FOR ALL" as stated in the 1892 version of The Pledge IS A LIE !!! IT WAS A LIE IN 1892 AND IS STILL A LIE IN 2024 After reading the above article I knew I had to update the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance to make it relevant with our 21st century’s policy’s and beliefs of America. I thought you might be interested in what I have been working on to educate our children and fellow citizens about parts of the USA Constitution. If you agree , Feel free to share this information with members of Congress and staff. We all should be taught, at a young age, by our parents and at school, that every person has the natural right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit. of happiness,” and the constitutional rights of equal justice, freedom, civil rights and other rights, and responsibilities as stated by our country’s founding fathers in the Declaration of Independence and enforced in the United States Constitution. We should learn that freedom and opportunity need responsibility to maximize their existence! To achieve these goals I have included them in the following purposed 21st century Pledge of Allegiance so every time we recite The Pledge of Allegiance we the people and our government representatives are reminded what Americans are striving to achieve in the 21st century and beyond! Purpose 21st century Pledge of Allegiance and Responsibility “I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America… To Honor And Support Its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and Goodness. (SEE BELOW) Striving For: Equal Justice, Freedom, and Civil Rights For Everyone Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody!!! The right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for ALL humanity!!” WE ARE ALL AMERICANS!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!! LET RESPONSIBILITY AND FREEDOM RING!!! *or the word godness. The reciter has the right to choose which word they want to say in the USA , if they are reciting The Pledge at a religious gathering or any other gathering , based on the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution. More Info. Facebook.com/Leonard Tekaat and READ MORE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PLEDGE AND WHY IT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED!!! Be one of the thousands of people that will agree that we must update the 1892 version to a Pledge that represents the values and laws of the 21st century! Honor and support your flag, constitution, and the united nation where you and your family live. Think about this. What would happen if the 21st century Pledge of Allegiance was adoped by the schools, and then the states and the federal government. This is how the 1892 Pledge was adopted and became popular! Equally would be moved to the top of the “America’s must change list” Real Equal Justice, Freedom, and Civil Rights, for all people would improve the lives of millions of our citizens!!! Responsible people would find that opportunity has opened the door for them to succeed in America They are able to provide for their responsibilities, their responsibilities are not extra responsibilities for other people as they are now!! WE THE PEOPLE In order to form a more perfect union and provide a better future for our children and nation, the people need to know the truth. ”ALL THE PEOPLE WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE 1892 VERSION OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.!!!! AMERICA HAS BEEN LIVING THIS LIE FOR OVER 128 YEARS. IT IS TIME WE CORRECT THIS TRAVESTY. NOW!!! We need to help reunite our nation and improve people’s perspective of their fellow citizens with an updated and improved Pledge Of Allegiance! If you agree and want a better future our children and our fellow citizens, please sign the petition to help it happen!! https://chng.it/HyDxqn9Rd For more information, read the letter I wrote to President Biden. To : President Biden and Vice President Harris The 1892 version of The Pledge Of Allegiance, written by Francis Bellamy, has it short comings. It was written In 1892, a very sexist and racist period in our history. The 1892 version of the Pledge Of Allegiance contains those 1892 beliefs and policies because of how it is worded and the words that were not allowed to be included by the editors. According to the Article, posted on the web, "The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance" (see below) and other articles, the reason the word "equal " doesn't appear in the 1892 Pledge is because the editors of the youth magazine that hired Francis Bellamy to write The Pledge thought it would be too controversial to imply that woman and black people were "equal”. This revelation exposes “LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL” in the 1892 version of The Pledge IS A LIE !!! IT WAS A LIE IN 1892 AND IT IS A LIE TODAY!!! I believe Mr. President, if you were to write a Pledge of Allegiance for the 21st century it would be very similar to the 21st century Pledge Of Allegiance I have written, because our Pledges would represent what you and the majority of WE THE PEOPLE of America are trying to achieve in the 21st century and beyond!! In light of the many years that women and people of color have been considered inferior citizens, the current civil demonstrations, and the insurrection of January 6, 2021, it is an appropriate time to improve the equality and unity of our united nation . IF NOT NOW WHEN??? Dear President Biden and Vice President Harris: I am sure you know, change begins with education, the acquiring of knowledge and the TRUTH. If you truly want a better future for our children and America, I can use some help!! Please update the 1892 version of the Pledge of Allegiance. Our children, WE THE PEOPLE, and government representatives should not be reciting a sexist/racist Pledge of Allegiance. (Read the paragraph at the end of this post. How The Pledge became a racist/sexist pledge.) Adding the word “EQUAL” is not enough to express what America is striving to achieve. Proposed 21st Century Pledge 0f Allegiance I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America… To Honor And Support Its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and Goodness. Striving for: Equal Justice, Freedom, and Civil Rights for Everyone. Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody! Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness For All Humanity !!! WE ARE ALL AMERICANS!!!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!!! If the word “goodness” is not what a person wants to say, we live in a country that supports free speech, they could use the word @“godness” or any other How does this 21st century version of The Pledge Of Allegiance improve the 1892 version. It is more inclusive. It includes everyone. It eliminates the sexist/racist problem. It better represents what we are trying to achieve as a nation in the 21st century and beyond. It stimulates the discussion about personal responsibility and citizenship responsibility. Human rights and corporation rights and responsibilities. Equal Justice, Freedom , and Civil Rights, and our Representative Democracy cannot be maintained without truthful and responsible citizens. One truth is, People who are irresponsible loose opportunity. The 21st century Pledge of Allegiance teaches our children when they become adults, they will have a say in what laws are passed. They will also learn many other rights and powers they will have if they are responsible adults. The message of the 21st century Pledge of Allegiance is its guidance to a better future and a more perfect union!! Sincerely Leonard C. Tekaat How the 1892 Pledge became a sexist/racist recital The following is a paragraph copied from the article “The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance” “A socialist, Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge of Allegiance, wanted to include the words “equality” and “fraternity” in the pledge, but his editors rejected the idea on the basis that state superintendents opposed the idea of equality for women and African Americans (and therefore they would not buy flags for the thousands of public schools.) Bellamy acquiesced, and on September 9, 1892, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance made its debut in The Youth’s Companion magazine.“ The above paragraph is not what America is about in the 21st century Our children should learn a Pledge of Allegiance that encourages them to become responsible adults and citizens. They should learn about equality under the law and civil rights for everyone in America.They should learn what America is striving to achieve in the 21st century and beyond. The 1892 Pledge of Allegiance our children are reciting is a sexist/ racist recital , (explained later) which reflects the beliefs and policies of the 1890s. How The Pledge Of Allegiance Became A Sexist/Racist Pledge The following is a paragraph copied from the article “The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance. (Read Complete Article On Web) “A socialist, Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge of Allegiance, wanted to include the words “equality” and “fraternity” in the pledge, but his editors rejected the idea on the basis that state superintendents opposed the idea of equality for women and African Americans (and therefore they would not buy flags for the thousands of public schools.) Bellamy acquiesced, and on September 9, 1892, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance made its debut in The Youth’s Companion magazine.“ Are you ready for Change? Answer these six questions? Do believe that “ALL Women, Men, And Children Should Be Included In The Pledge Of Allegiance ? 2. Do you believe we should pledge allegiance to our united nation rather than our flag? 3. Do you believe as citizens of the United States of America we should support and honor its Constitution, its Flag, and our constitutional Republic? 4. Do you believe “We The People,” “The United States Constitution, and Goodness”or “godness” should guide our Democratic governments? 5. Do you believe that everyone should have equal Justice, Liberty, Freedom, and Cvil Rights in America? 6. Do you believe that everybody should have Responsibility and Opportunity in America? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions, you agree the 1892 version of The Pledge of Allegiance should be updated and improved! Proposed 21st Century Pledge Of Allegiance “I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America and to Honor and Support its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and Goodness. Striving for Equal Justice, Freedom, and Civil Rights For Everyone! Responsibility And Opportunity For Everyby. Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness For All Humanity !!! We Are All Americans !!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!! To accomplish this important mission and to save The Pledge Of Allegiance we need to update and improve the message of The Pledge of Allegiance to make it more inclusive and more relative to the people and children of the 21st century, and future generations! At least six generations have been reciting the different versions of the 1892 version of The Pledge of Allegiance. A pledge that is dividing our nation , and reflects the sexist and racist society of America in the1890s. In light of the current civil demonstrations and the Jan 6, 2020 assault on our federal capital and the attempt to prevent the next legally elected United States President Joe Biden from taking office, it is an appropriate time to improve the equality and unity of our country. We can help accomplish this very important mission by updating the 19th-century version of The Pledge Of Allegiance to improve the purpose of why it was written, change its sexist and racist *exclusion wording,” and to bring it into the 21st- century. The exclusion of “equality for women and African American people” in the 1892 Pledge, as noted in the article “The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance,” because it would be controversial to state women and black people were “equal” is WRONG and is not what 90% of American citizens believe what America is striving to achieve in the 21st century. We have to CHANGE The Pledge of Allegiance so it reflects our nation’s founding fathers unalienable Rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for everybody. And our 21st century beliefs of Equally, Responsibility, and Opportunity for everyone ! Make it happen! Take action!!! Please share With President Biden, Vice President Harris your friends and contacts https://chng.it/v9C5DgWk Change Begins With Education And Knowledge. In 1892 when The Pledge was written, we the people had no say in the words we recite to pledge our allegiance to our beloved flag and republic. Today we have the opportunity to update and improve the message of The Pledge of Allegiance and have our voices heard by our President and our congressional representatives. Together you can improve our nation, the future of our children and future generations! Proposed 21st Century Pledge Of Allegiance I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America ... to Support and Honor its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and Goodness. Striving for Equal Justice, Freedom, andCivil Rights, for Everyone. Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody! Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness For All Humanity!!! WE ARE ALL AMERICANS.!!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!!! If the word “goodness” is not what a person wants to say, we live in a country that supports free speech, they could use the word “godness”or any other word that represents good. Please Sign The Petition http://chng.it/kSN4jzwk If you need more information to make a decision. See more Why The Pledge Of Allegiance Must Be Updated And Improved. The Pledge Of Allegiance, written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, a magazine writer, was very popular for many years but recently it has fallen out of favor for many people. Some people are refusing to recite the words of the Pledge for one reason or another. Some schools and organizations are eliminating it from their classes and meetings. Dozens of people and organizations have filed State Court and Supreme Court cases against The Pledge! Some schools and organizations have dropped the reciting of The Pledge of Allegiance because of the religious controversy. Some people have said we should eliminate The Pledge altogether! The current words of the Pledge may be dividing us more than they are uniting us. If this continues we may lose our pledge to our beloved flag and republic to history! I believe by the statement “Guided by the people and goodness ” balances The Pledge by including everybody. They’re by creating a more inclusive Pledge of Allegiance. We need to move from "Protest" to "Constructive Solutions" to help solve our country's many problems and divisions. Our patriotic Pledge Of Allegiance should strengthen our union of 50 states and the unity of our citizens not divide us. We must also improve and update the message of the Pledge Of Allegiance to rid it of it’s sexist and racist history. (explained later) We must improve the primary reason why it was originally written in 1892. As stated in the article “THE MARKETING Of THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,” and other articles.“The primary reason the 1892 Pledge was written was to sell flags to schools in America and around the world.” We can retain the current words of The Pledge, written in1892 plus it’s changes since then, and watch it die a slow death, or we can update and improve the message of The Pledge of Allegiance to breathe new life into it and increase it’s popularity again! The following is a paragraph copied from the article “The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance. “A socialist, Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge of Allegiance, wanted to include the words “equality” and “fraternity” in the pledge, but his editors rejected the idea on the basis that state superintendents opposed the idea of equality for women and African Americans (and therefore would not buy flags for the thousands of public schools.) Bellamy acquiesced, and on September 9, 1892, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance made its debut in The Youth’s Companion magazine.“ The 1892 version of The Pledge Of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" In light of the many years that women, people of color, and certain emigrants have been considered inferior citizens it is past time to improve our nation’s social and racial justice, sexual equality, equal citizenship, justice, liberty, and the unity of our divided nation! To accomplish this important mission and to save The Pledge Of Allegiance we need to update and improve the message of The Pledge of Allegiance to make it more inclusive and more relative to the people and children of the 21st century, and future generations! At least six generations have been reciting the different versions of the 1892 version of The Pledge of Allegiance. A pledge that is dividing our nation , and reflects the sexist and racist society of the1890s, In light of the current civil demonstrations and the Jan 6, 2021 assault on our federal capital and the attempt to prevent the next legally elected United States President Joe Biden from taking office, it is an appropriate time to improve the equality and unity of our country. We can help accomplish this very important mission by updating the 19th-century version of The Pledge Of Allegiance to improve the purpose of why it was written, change its sexist and racist *exclusion wording,” and to bring it into the 21st- century. *the exclusion of “women and African American people equality ” in the 1892 Pledge, as noted in the article “The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance,” because it would be controversial to state women and black people were “equal” is WRONG and is not what 90% of American citizens believe what America is striving to achieve! We have to CHANGE The. Pledge of Allegiance so it reflects our 21st century beliefs of equality, responsibility, and opportunity for everyone ! Proposed 21st Century Pledge Of Allegiance and Responsibility. I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America... to Honor and Support its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which They Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By The People, Its Constitution, and Goodness, Striving For Equal Justice, Civil Rights, and Freedom for Everyone. Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody! Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness For All Humanity!!! WE ARE ALL AMERICANS!!!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!!! LET RESPONSIBILITY AND EREEDOM RING!!! Please Sign The Petition If the word “goodness” is not what a person wants to say, we live in a country that supports free speech, they could use the word godness or any other that represents “good.” http://chng.it/kSN4jzwk If you need more information to make a decision. Following are two articles. Article 1. A CALL TO TAKE ACTION !! Our Pledge To Our Beloved Flag And Republic Is Under Attack By Law Suits And Controversy. If we don’t Join Together To Save Our Pledge for Our Children And Future Generations, IT WILL BE LOST TO HISTORY Questions you should ask yourself! Should the Word “God” be the only thing guiding America In The Pledge To Express America’s Values? Is there a way we can eliminate the religious controversy overshadowing The Pledge Of Allegiance? Will we become a Godless country if we improve OUR PLEDGE to OUR FLAG and OUR REPUBLIC by adding the sentence “Guided by the People and Goodness *The definition of goodness is: kindness, generosity or beneficial, Virtue, excellence, benevolence. Ask your self, “Isn’t this what our nation is striving to achieve.” The Declaration of Independence states, “governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.” Therefore OUR elected representatives should be putting their “need for guidance” and ”trust” in the voice of the people and the Constitution. Proposed 21st Century Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the United States of America.... to honor and support its Constitution, Its flag and the Republic for which they stand. One nation, indivisible, guided by the people, its constitution, and *goodness. Striving for equal justice, Freedom, and Civil rights for everyone. Responsibility and opportunity for everybody! Life, Liberty and The pursuit of happiness for all humanity!! We Are ALL Americans!!! WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!!! By adding the words, “ Guided by the people, its Constitution and Goodness,” we will not become a godless nation. We weren’t a godless nation before the word “God” was added to The Pledge. There will still be millions of places available for millions and millions of people to practice their many types of religion. What will including the words, “guided by goodness,” do? It may help eliminate a division between us, reunite us, make us a stronger united nation, and perhaps increase the popularity of our pledge to our beloved Flag and Republic. More people will voluntarily recite The Pledge of Allegiance. If you agree and want to reunite our nation and save our pledge to our beloved Flag and Republic, tap the address below to approve and sign the petition to reunite our nation and save our pledge to our Flag and Republic for our children and future generations. http://chng.it/kSN4jzwk More information Facebook.com/ Leonard Tekaat *The definition of goodness is kindness, generosity or beneficial, Virtue, excellence, Please read the article ”The Marketing Of The Pledge Of Allegiance.“ before reading further. It explains why equality was not included in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also, read "The Ugly History Of The Pledge Of Allegiance And Why It Matters" They are posted at Facebook.com/LeonardCTekaat or Search the web. Article 2 Another reason why I wrote the 21st-century version of the Pledge of Allegiance. If you read the writing history of The 1892 Pledge, you will realize The Pledge supports white male supremism, which goes against everything I believe what America is about. The following is a paragraph copied from the article “The Marketing Of Pledge Of Allegiance. “A socialist, Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge of Allegiance, wanted to include the words “equality” and “fraternity” in the pledge, but his editors rejected the idea on the basis that state superintendents opposed the idea of equality for women and African Americans and therefore would not buy flags for the thousands of public schools. Bellamy acquiesced, and on September 9, 1892, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance made its debut in The Youth’s Companion: “ The 1892 version of The Pledge Of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" After reading the writing history and adoption of The Pledge of Allegiance into our schools and government over the years I knew something had to be done to correct the travesty that had been done to America in 1892 when The Pledge Of Allegiance was written. No I am not a foreign troll. I am an American citizen that is concerned about the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance’s non existence message of equality. I am concerned about the exclusion of certain people, which The Pledge is unknowingly teaching our children. To understand what I am talking about and what I am wanting to accomplish, you would have to read the articles I read. The two best articles were ” The Selling of The Pledge of Allegiance ” and ”The Ugly History Of The Pledge of Allegiance and why it matters” Also, read the articles I wrote and posted on my Leonard C.Tekaat Facebook page. Eleven Reasons Why The Pledge of Allegiance Needs To Be Updated 1. The 19th-century Pledge does not support or say anything about Equality!! 2. The 19th-century version of the Pledge does not mention any of the powers that the people possess in the Declaration of Independence or the US Constitution. 3. The 21st-century version begins to educate future generations about their right to participate in self-government and their responsibilities. 4. The 21st century Pledge also reminds our government representatives each time they recite the Pledge who gives the government it's ”just powers” as stated in the Declaration of Independence. 5. The 21st century Pledge also changes the word ”All” to a person word. What is ”All”? Is it all cats and dogs? ”All” It is presumed to be people, but it means ”All White Males” according to the racist and prejudices of the 1890s when the Pledge Of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy. Remember that white males were the majority of people that were considered fully qualified citizens and had the right to vote in 1892. By not including the word “people” after the word “All” the author eliminated the controversy of implying other “people were equal citizens to white p m males. We the people have the power to correct this travesty, by education, petition, and peaceful association and demonstration. 6. The 19th-century version was written to sell flags not to educate or empower the people. 7. The articles I suggest reading in my article, "A Correction Is Needed To Improve The 19th-century version of The Pledge Of Allegiance," are very informative on the writing history of the Pledge of Allegiance. 8. The message of the 19th-century version of the Pledge Of Allegiance is deceptive, is incomplete and needs to be improved. It is similar to a two-legged chair that cannot stand up by itself. Upon close examination we find The Pledge of Allegiance is missing words 9. The current Pledge is a racist/sexist pledge because of the words that were purposely left out of The Pledge of Allegiance by Francis Bellamy, the author of The Pledge.. Our children, we the people, and all our government representatives should not pledge their allegiance to our Flag and Republic with a racist/sexist Pledge of Allegiance. 10. In 1954 Congress added the words “under God to The Pledge Of Allegiance because it wanted to distinguish our nation from the Godless communist nations. This change didn’t increase the religiousness of our nation. What it did do was weaken us by dividing us more. A weaker United States Of America benefits the communist countries around the world. If we included the words “guided by the people, its Constitution and goodness, we wouldn’t become a Godless nation. We were not a Godless nation before Congress added the words “under God. There will still be millions of places of worship across our country and many many millions of worshippers would continue to exercise their different religions. By using the words “guided by the people, its constitution, and goodness” would lessen the divide between us and strengthen us as a united nation. It would balance The Pledge. It would support two ways to improve our future. A destiny guided by a spirit and a destiny guided by the people, the constitution and goodness. The Pledge of Allegiance would do what a patriotic and a civil pledge is suppose to do. It would bring us closer together, help educate the people, our children and future generations. 11. The Supreme Court has ruled reciting the Pledge Of Allegiance is a voluntary recital. If the word God remained it would continue to divide us. The Pledge is a patriotic recital that is supposed to bring us together as a nation. Since current words of the Pledgei is dividing us it is not accomplishing it’s goal. Before the federal government got involved in approving The Pledge Of Allegiance, The schools and states were reciting The Pledge for years. They are the people that made it popular. We the people could start reciting the 21st century version of The Pledge when we march for equality, responsibility, and opportunity for everyone! When we march for our “unalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of happiness!! I have listed more reason why The Pledge needs to be improved and updated at Facebook.com/Leonard Tekaat The Proposed 21st Century Pledge Of Allegiance I Pledge Allegiance To The United States Of America and to Support and Honor Its Constitution, Its Flag And The Republic For Which they Stand. One Nation, Indivisible, Guided By the People, Its Constitution, and Goodness, With Equal Justice, Civil Rights, Freedom For Everyone. Responsibility And Opportunity For Everybody! Written by Leonard C.Tekaat Please sign the petition. Thank you Letter to President Biden Mr. President, you can move from talking about increasing opportunity and personal responsibility to taking action to create a real change in our children's perception of their future as citizens of these United States Of America. When our nation's fathers wrote "to improve the general welfare" in the U.S. Constitution, and "certain unalienable rights, of Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness" in the Declaration of Independence, they were writing about each person having the "Opportunity" to be included in a self-governed nation, and a liberated economy, and society. A government of the people, for the people and by the people. As a nation, are we abandoning these basic principles of our Constitution and Declaration of Independence? As citizens of this great nation and parents of our children, we have the responsibility to leave a better future for our posterity as prior generations have done. The proposed 21st-century version of The Pledge of Allegiance, I believe, will help fulfill this obligation to our children. As our children mature they will have a better perspective of their fellow citizens. More people that support equal justice, civil rights, and freedom will be elected or appointed to government positions. "I pledge allegiance to the United States of America… to support and honor its Constitution, Its Flag and the republic for which they stand. One Nation, Indivisible, guided by the people, its Constitution and Goodness, striving for Equal Justice, Civil Rights and freedom for Everyone. Responsibility, and Opportunity for Everybody” Our citizens, young and old, should learn that all six of these cornerstones, of our market economy and Republic, must be emphasized, and are necessary to continually improve our economy, and nation to be the best they can be! Our children should know that Equal Liberty Equal Justice, and Equal Civil Rights, cannot be maintained without people being responsible. They must know how to create and take advantage of opportunities that come available to them in the future. The more responsible a person is, the more opportunities they will have available in their life! Our nation's leaders, elected representatives in Congress, and our Presidents have spoken about increasing opportunity, and personal responsibility many times. With the reciting of the word Pledge every day, at schools, and at other meetings and events, our children and our citizens will remind our nation's leaders of these six core principles of our Republic. The Pledge of Allegiance should be updated to be more relevant to our citizens and future generations of American citizens! Equality under the law and Equal Liberty, the written promises of this great Nation's Fathers, can be realized if we maintain the promises for future generations. Help empower our children, and Nation to be the best they can be, sign the petition to make it happen!! Please share this article and petition with everyone you know. Cal] and share this article with the President and your representative in the state and federal Congresses. Together, we can do this!!! Real change in a country starts with education!!! Say it, think it & learn it, and you will achieve it. Thank You for signing. Together We Can Create A Better Future For Our Children and Our Nation! Sincerely Leonard C.Tekaat Change and the healing of our nation begins with education. President Biden and Vice President Harris both support equality. They surly will support a Pledge of Allegiance that supports equality and opportunity for everyone. Together we can increase the goodness of America by using the wisdom of President Abraham Lincoln to heal our political divided nation. An updated portion of President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. On July 4, 1776, our nation’s fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Equal Justice and Liberty, dedicated to the proposition that all people are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil debate, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure; that we here highly resolve that the dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of Equal Justice, Liberty and Civil Rights for Everyone Responsibility and Opportunity for Everybody, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, guided by it’s Constitution and Goodness shall not perish from the earth. The updated 21st Century Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and to support and honor its Constitution, Its flag and the Republic for which they stand. One nation, indivisible, guided by the people, its constitution, and goodness. Striving for: equal Justice, Civil Rights and freedom for everyone. Responsibility and Opportunity for Everybody! More info. at Facebook.com/LeonardTekaat about why we should improve and update the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance to heal America. There are also other articles I have written and articles I read about the writing history of The Pledge of Allegiance posted on the Internet. Make history. Be one of the founding 1000. Thank you!!! Tap the address below to approve and sign the petition http://chng.it/kSN4jzwk The primary reason I wrote The 21st Century Pledge Of Allegiance was to support equal Justice, Liberty and Citizenship Rights for everyone. And to teach our children about responsibility and opportunity as American citizens. Also to teach them what powers they have in determining their futures and the future of our united nation. By adding the sentence “Guided by the people, its constitution and goodness to the Pledge, everyone is represented and it eliminates the controversy of the word God being in The Pledge of Allegiance. Sincerely Leonard C. Tekaat
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Petition created on January 26, 2016