Middle America's Worldview

As all eyes are on Syria and Congress, another lawsuit to remove “Under God” from the pledge of Allegiance comes again in Massachusetts. The original article describes how atheist is attacking Dana Perino for stating she is tired of the Atheist. [Source] She correctly conveyed the Representatives have again and again supported “Under God” within the Pledge of Allegiance. Even Bob Beckle had to point out those in the classroom do not have to say the Pledge of Allegiance, and are not forced too. However, it’s not about being forced, it’s about the war of ideas.


Similar to a conversation I had with someone on a plane trip, she did not feel she should be forced (or the perception of being forced) to say a prayer before football games. Yet, she felt it was OK to stop such prayer denying everyone that option.





This same argument is in play here. They are not forced to recite it, rather the perception is they must. It becomes word play and a battle of ideas. My belief trumps your belief, so my belief dictates your belief and actions.


Another interesting aspect is when Bob Beckle comments on the history of Massachusetts history, regarding the witch trials, due to the government acting against those without religion. Seems there is a comparison of history with current events, which is justified. However, when a comparison is made with the current Executive Branch actions to history, it becomes taboo. The truth stings, but all comparison with history is justified.


The article 25 signs that America is rapidly Becoming more like Nazi Germany, written in 2012 are worth reading. [http://worth-reading-blog.blogspot.com/2012/05/hitler-vs-obama.html]


Among the 25 are;
1) Surveillance of its own citizens
2) Stop and search you at any time for any reason
3) Massive government spending
4) Increase taxes to pay for social programs
5) A hatred of free market capitalism


This leaves us again with the battle of ideas and the future of America. America citizens need to convey their own desires loudly to their Representives. Our Representives need to be the megaphone of the American citizens, with the full support of the people. Unless we begin to fight in this war of ideas, we will surely lose.