Pledge of Alliegence-my surprise

[Stargazer99]

I went to my grandaughter's school yesterday. They say the pledge to the United States every morning. I stood in respect but the hand did not go over the heart. After this nation and its power brokers let my daughter die from lack of medical care I no longer recognize this nation as something I am willing to give my all for. Those who receive medical/dental care and the benefits of the system are this nation's people, not me and mine although born in this country. If I could take my family to another country that cares about its people I would. The freedom to be in pain, hungry, shelterless is not freedom as one of our past president's stated. I am begining to believe capitalism is an evil. I see the land being polluted by business, the air fouled and water one cannot drink without getting sick so business (capitalism)can thrive. Where are the people who would put a stop to this? Have the rich and well to do blinded the average man? Where are the churches in this matter? This nation's soul has gone to sleep it is only a matter of time before our god (capitalism) destroys our nation and planet unless the common man starts putting his foot down.

[dawg]

1. So sorry ....

about you daughter. I surely cannot blame you for feeling the way you do. Both of my sons have "pre-existing" conditions and I have struggled to pay for their health care. I have never experienced your kind of loss and can only wonder at the pain and bitterness you must feel.

Just know that there are still some Americans who would fight. I have the flag as my avatar for a reason. Not because I support the everyone-for-himself mentality that pervades our country today, but because I know that flag was once a rebel flag. It was a flag of a people who demanded something better and fought to see it made reality, despite overwhelming odds.

There are so many things about people that i just don't understand. How can people be so heartless as to deny care to a child. How can they be so selfish as to demand more luxury for themselves rather than feeding hungry kids. How can people betray those who love and trust them, both on a personal level and on a national level. Some of these things I will never understand.

Hugs to you Stargazer.