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Thursday, June 29, 2006

   Non-Japan topic - Political rant
There has been discussion over the past few years about god's presense in government. One recent discussion is related to this country's pledge of allegiance. This is something mostly said by kids in elementary school that states one's dedication to the country. The pledge currently includes the phrase "one nation under god". The discussion has surrounded this phrase. This phrase was not a part of the original pledge, but was added in the 1950's in an effort to differentiate americans from the "godless communists". Yes, it was the red scare.

To me, removing this phrase is not restricting anyone from expressing their religious beliefs. To me, it is allowing people to express their dedication to the country without having it tied to religion.

I love this country because of the foundations and ideals of government put forth in the Constitution. I personally feel that everyone - religious or not - should be able to express their dedication to the country without it being tied to religion.

The laws of this country are influenced by religion because the people that make the laws & vote in the lawmakers are influenced by religion. Therefore, certain moral standards set forth by religions will inevitably be set into law. I feel that is how religion should influence law and government. I think that should be the extent of religion's presence in government. No 10 commandments posted & no reference to god in government documents. I don't even agree with the bible's presence when swearing in witnesses in court. Shouldn't a person get a fair trial and be able to testify even if they aren't christian?

Some of the people arguing to keep the phrase included in the pledge make it sound like people can only love this country if they believe in god. If these people want a country that is only made up of people that believe in god, then they should go found a country without freedom.

My father's family has been in this country since the 1600's. This is my home & I love it.

-bunraku
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