Dear Editor,
This I’m responding to a comment in Speak Out Saturday, December 19, 2015, a concerned senior citizen was judging some of those who chose not to pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States. We know that some choose not to do this because of political motives, or perhaps are upset about some alleged injustice, or some who are just troublemakers, or some who do not have the best interests of the United States at heart, yet there are a great number of citizens who don’t fall into any of these categories. These also choose not to pledge. Unknown to many citizens, many years ago the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that pledging allegiance to the flag is an act of worship to that flag. These aforementioned citizens take God’s command on this subject very seriously of not worshipping inanimate objects. They obey his command of giving worship exclusively to Him, God. This command is in their Holy Bible and is certainly familiar. These citizens believe they can best show respect for our great government, which the flag stands for, by being the best citizen they can and encouraging others to do likewise. This involves obeying the laws of the judicial system lays down. If one disagrees, you can go to the courts to let them decide, but respect those who are enforcing the laws. Be a good worker. Be a good citizen. Strive to be morally and physically clean. Avoid racial prejudice. These are the things that make a country run more smoothly for the benefit of all its citizens. These efforts are helpful to those who govern our free society, but most importantly they are pleasing to our creator. And as far as not caring about those who have lost their lives in battle as was alluded to, these aforementioned citizens grieve as much as anyone for those young men and women who have lost their lives in wars. This is a great tragedy and a great sadness. Thank you.
Sandra Felty, SRPG subscriber
Pennsylvania
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Citizens choosing not participate in pledge may have other motives