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What would you replace the "pledge of allegiance" with? (lemmy.world)

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In the US most students recite "the pledge of allegiance" every morning before school, which is kind of crazy. If you were in charge, what if anything would you replace it with?

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 month ago (2 children)

This one sounds kinda good:

One should strive to act with compassion and empathy towards all creatures in accordance with reason.

The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions.

One's body is inviolable, subject to one's own will alone.

The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the another is to forgo your own.

Beliefs should conform to our best scientific understanding of the world. We should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit our beliefs.

People are fallible. If we make a mistake, we should do our best to rectify it and resolve any harm that may have been caused.

Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion , wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or spoken word.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago

Satanic laugh

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone.

... insomuch as doing so doesn't harm others.

(Don't want the vaccine, get your tent and your polar bear rifle (just kidding; those things will fuck you up before you even see them coming).)