The Oath Of Affirmation

If you think about it, you have probably been saying the Pledge of Allegiance everyday since first grade. When you initially learnt it, you didn’t even know what it meant and by the time you did understand it, you said it by pure rote. No one questioned it, but why should they? It doesn’t take much energy to stand up and recite a short verse everyday. However do you say these significant words with any sincerity? But stop and think for a second, why are we required to start each school day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Don’t you think it is about time to understand why exactly we say the Pledge? Is it to honor our country? Is it to respect our freedom? Is it to hail our

Summary: The division between church and state is a gray line that is often crossed and argued about. For example, Gwen Wilde, the author, argues that the words “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance requires people who do not believe in God to recite something they do not necessarily believe in. If a person chose not to say the full Pledge, including to utter the words “under God” they run the risk of being called unpatriotic. The author continually argues that the words “under God” add a religious doctrine that not all Americans believe in.

Under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution of December 1791, guaranteed the civil liberty of freedom of speech. It outlined that congress is not allowed to make any laws that may bridge a citizen’s freedom of speech, religion, press, and the right to assemble. This style of liberty gives all Americans the opportunity to express their thoughts openly without being shut down by the government. For example, there have been a great deal of protest the current president. Although, he is the president and should be respected Americans still have the right to display their opinions

It’s 8:10AM in 2008r, and I’m sprinting to my class line. I make it in time, and I settle in. Boy, girl, boy, girl, my class, from the parking lot, turns to face the left side of the school building where the flag pole is. Our eyes follow the flag as it slowly rises to the top. We all become silent.  Every single day, the words, “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,” would come out of my mouth out of respect towards those who, day in and day out, risk their lives for me to live free in this magnificent country. This of course is joined by my hand resting over my heart. I do this, and my over five hundred and fifty classmates and teachers, do this, too.

Whether it be at a campaign rally or college campus, our First Amendment rights here in the United States of America is sacred. Our government shall not infringe upon our right to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. America now more than ever faces a free speech crisis. How will we protect people who peacefully assemble? What should the government’s role be when we exercise this right? When does one “cross the line” of free speech? These are questions Americans seek the answer to.

As a police officer you put your life on the line every day, you need to be willing to take risks sometimes be put at a disadvantage to protect the lives, defend civil rights and liberties, and they undergo risks and tolerate such inconveniences on behalf of strangers on a daily basis. As a result, police work has become one of the most prideful and selfless occupations in society. Making a difference in the quality of life of others is an opportunity that policing provides, and few other lines of work can offer. The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor as stated by the International Association of Chiefs of Police goes: “On my honor, 
I will never betray my badge, 
my integrity, my character, 
or the public trust. 
I will always have
the courage to hold myself
and others accountable for our actions. 
I will always uphold the constitution, my community, and the agency I serve.” (IACP) Before any officer takes the Law Enforcement Oath of Honor, one of the most important aspects is that they have a clear understanding of what the oath truly means. The oath is a somber pledge an officer makes when they sincerely intend to do what is said. There are nine parts to this oath, but there are three that stand out to me personally, the first being honor. Honor means that one 's word is given as a guarantee to serve and protect to the best of their ability. The second, integrity, acting the same that you would act behind closed doors or in public life. The third, is public trust, which you

According to Dictionary.com “The right to choose a religion (or no religion) without interference by the government, freedom of religion is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution.” This means the government cannot force a person to believe in a certain religion; however the government is allowed to have a religion. The Pledge of Allegiance is honoring America and shows the core values of the nation. The words ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance while it may be endorsing Christianity, it is not violating the First Amendment.

A controversial issue that’s been talked about for a while is the importance of the pledge of allegiance in the United Sates.

“I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.. “, that is what I am reminded of when seeing the American flag. Standing up along with my fellow classmates gave me a sense of having a common bond with others even if each student came from a different background. Even as a young child, I felt the pull of what stating the Pledge of Allegiance meant to me and what looking up at the flag evoked from me. Patriotism and an impression of pride from living in this country. The American flag is saluted, people pray alongside it, and grieve when someone who fought for this country has fallen. Having pride in the flag helps the country remember what it means to be an American. The flag, also known as it’s nickname, Old Glory, stands for what this country was built on;freedom. To desecrate the symbol of pride and being an American may be a

Everyday, all across America, schools say The Pledge Of Allegiance. This is considered one of the most controversial topics in America because of its religious views. The statement “One nation, Under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all” causes the most controversy, mostly from religious standpoints. Just because there are many different religions in America that do not worship God, that does not mean we have to take it out all together.

My vision for America is based on our founding fathers and the creation of this great nation. Our founding fathers lived with the intention of: Living free from tyranny, freely worshiping who they so please, and living life with values and pride for their families and nation.  I envision a nation where God is the ultimate ruler. I see a future that follows our pledge of allegiance.  I see a place where the homeless find homes, the workless find work, and the idle put forth an effort.  I picture a future where the products say, “Made in America”. I don't envision our future nation filled with iPhone 30s, flying cars, or greater technology. I envision our nation’s future much like the dreamers who founded this land hundreds of years ago.

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place

The First Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

It is a fantasy and it starts with The Oath of Terces. There is a quick preface concerning an ibis bird that stands for a moment, but then crosses the River Nile. Then the story moves to an event happening at more or less, the same moment. An innocent man is being executed moments after inscribing a fateful secret on a piece of papyrus in hieroglyphics. The story then moves forward in time with Cass and Max-Ernest heading to a garage sale Larry and Wayne are having. Cass tells Max-Ernst that she hid the Jester's trunk in a pit behind the firehouse. They lug it out, open it, and discover that it contains a blue ring with a picture of an ibis and a scrap of linen. She discovers that they contain hieroglyphics meaning either "because what Ibis" or "because what Thoth".

The Oath is said in unison at first to represent teamwork. We are on this journey together. We must remember that we are not alone and that there are friends who we can turn towards for help. We are required to rely on each other in our respective fields of specialty. There should not be any reasons for us to not communicate. We may have our differences but we must put them aside in order to give our patients the best treatment. The Oath is then split and each person does their part representing the times where we would have to make our own decisions in regards to a patient’s treatment. We must take full responsibility for our actions, we may make mistakes, but we have, to be honest, and be held accountable.