Analysis of Why the Pledge of Allegiance Should Be Revised Why the pledge of allegiance should be revised‚ by Gwen Wilde‚ is a very well written essay that the reader would most likely deem convincing. Gwen Wilde states that the Pledge in its latest from simply requires all Americans to say the phrase “one nation‚ under God‚” when many Americans do not believe in God. She uses many different writing strategies to get her point across in a very precise and appropriate manner. Although there are some
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the pledge Before I get started let me tell you some history about the Pledge of Allegiance and how it was made. Over 100 years ago‚ when the pledge was created‚ there was no words or reference to God and religion. In 1954‚ during the Cold War‚ congress added the words “Under God” to the pledge of Allegiances to take a way the US system from the atheism of Communist system. Everyone was fine with it back then‚ but it all changes about 15 years ago. In 2002 the Phrase “ Under God” in the Pledge of
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A Forced Pledge Elementary school children begin every school day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance‚ in which they promise loyalty to the United States of America. As students progress to their high school years‚ they let go of this practice‚ and with good reason. High-school students cannot be required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance because it infringes on their rights of free speech and does not attain its desired goal of instilling national pride. The fact that an individual is in school
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presidential debates‚ sporting events and at schools The Pledge of Allegiance is recited. Since these events are important in context they are seen as a statement‚ describing what it means to be an American however many citizens are challenging the pledge because it contains two words that some‚ like Gwen Wilde‚ do not believe in. Gwen Wilde‚ the author of Why the Pledge of Allegiance Should Be Revised‚ is one of the few Americans protesting the Pledge because it contains the words “under God”. In her
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Nane Terteryan Mrs. McGrath 10th Grade English 7 October 2013 Calphurnia Calphurnia is a strong individual in the play “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” and has a strong belief in omens‚ signs‚ and is very superstitious which leads her to question the events that might take place on the Ides of March at the Capitol to her husband‚ the great and almighty Julius Caesar. It is almost as if she sensed the danger that Caesar was in. Following her instinct‚ she warned him about the upcoming
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preserve democracy or to maintain national sovereignty. The international community and the obligation that it holds to preserve peace is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. The commitment to uphold freedom and liberty as stated by our very own Pledge of Allegiance should
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environment in which during the process‚ we will learn to love. Through our very own motives‚ we have considered on making the following pledges. We pledge to stick to the rules no matter how much it pains us to follow them. In due time‚ we will prosper ourselves to willingly obey these rules. This will be able to make us promote a friendly environment. We pledge to open up our minds and become active on giving useful suggestions on how to improve the school campus. Not to forget‚ as we make
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danger at the hands of working large machines and other dangerous tasks. Using children for cheap labor is exploitation. Some companies take advantage of children and the payment they receive is not anywhere near a living wage. According to “Nike Pledges to End Child Labor And Apply U.S. Rules Abroad‚” a sweatshop is a sweatshop
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I Pledge to Read the Printed Word Throughout my life I have taken comfort in sitting down with a good book in a peaceful environment. Not a single person‚ email‚ text‚ or activity can pull me away from a novel that has completely captivated me or possibly saved me from a gloomy day. In my eyes books are something that should never go out of style. It doesn’t matter if they’re fresh off the shelf or are yellowing and aging by the turn of each page. Along with the story-the weighted‚
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A Tiger Is Born: On November 20‚ 1750‚ military officer Hyder Ali of the Kingdom of Mysore and his wife‚ Fatima Fakhr-un-Nisa‚ welcomed a new baby boy in Bangalore‚ their first. They named him Fath Ali‚ but also called him Tipu Sultan after a local Muslim saint‚ Tipu Mastan Aulia. Hyder Ali was an able soldier‚ and won such a complete victory against an invading force of Marathas in 1758 that Mysore was able to absorb the Marathan homelands. As a result‚ Hyder Ali became the commander-in-chief
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