This is something that I have little control over but felt it necessary to post here. I love my country and I have an American Flag in front of my home that I display year round. I do not say the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the united States for a number of reasons. I do not advocate forcing our children to say the pledge. Senate Bill 700 has been passed and it now requires schools to cite the pledge daily. Now the bill has text that says These policies shall not compel any person to stand, salute the flag, or recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Francis Bellamy (author of the "Pledge of Allegiance") and Edward Bellamy (author of the novel "Looking Backward") and Charles Bellamy (author of "A Moment of Madness") and Frederick Bellamy (who introduced Edward to socialistic "Fourierism") were socialists. Edward, Charles and Frederick were brothers, and Francis was their cousin. Francis and Edward were both self-proclaimed National Socialists and they supported the "Nationalism" movement in the USA, the "Nationalist" magazine, and the "Nationalist Educational Association." Edward inspired the "Nationalist Party" (in the USA) and their dogma influenced socialists worldwide (including Germany) via “Nationalist Clubs.” They touted their dogma of "military socialism" and the "industrial army" because they wanted all of society to ape the military. The pledge was the origin of the Nazi salute. "Nazi" means "National Socialist German Workers' Party." (credit Dr. Rex Curry)
I have placed pictures here of children using the Nazi salute. If you are old enough you may remember doing this in your younger days. Also be sure to scroll down and look at the last one. Return to Issues