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Red Skelton was a comedian of the "PG" variety. His humility coupled with his genuine sincerity was indicative of the 50's and early 60's. Who could have guessed that this bit on the pledge of Allegiance would be prophetic? His attitude towards government is echoed in Paul's letter to the Romans...
Romans, Chapter 13
1 Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. 2 Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment. 3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same, 4 for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil. 5 Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. 6 For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, attending continually on this very thing. 7 Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor. 8 Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
I encourage everyone to heed the words of Paul give honor to whom honor is due. Everyone; from the lowest day laborer to even the first lady of the land. Respect the flag of our country and the sacrifice for the cause of freedom it represents.