The Fourth of July is approaching and with it will come many displays of the red, white and blue. Parades and public fireworks displays may be curtailed by COVID but, in one way or another, we will all take note of this national holiday. We will hear The Star Spangled Banner and can sing along. We might find ourselves reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
The turmoil following the death of George Floyd has highlighted the final words of the Pledge — “liberty and justice for all.” Less attention has been paid to the preceding word — “indivisible.”
It seems to me that the last several years have been quite divisive.
Racial inequality demonstrates a major divide. Attitudes about face masks reveal major divisions. Stasis in Congress shows a major gulf between the R’s and the D’s.
The president continues to play to his base. He has never understood that he serves all citizens. Has there ever been a more divisive person in our highest office? Can someone please remind him to read and recite and perhaps even comprehend the Pledge?
Edward Walworth, Lewiston
Send questions/comments to the editors.
Success. Please wait for the page to reload. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page.
Enter your email and password to access comments.
Hi, to comment on stories you must . This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login.
Already have a commenting profile? .
Invalid username/password.
Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration.
Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.
Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.