Pledge of Allegiance flap is a non-issue

Growing up in the 1950s in a very patriotic community, I can’t recall ever seeing someone hold their hand over their heart when pledging allegiance to the flag, or singing the National Anthem, or at the appearance of Old Glory. Nor did I see any American flag lapel pins. The hand over your heart and the lapel pin trend started sometime after 9/11. Once it started anyone not holding their hand over their heart or wearing a pin had his patriotism questioned, so most public figures acquiesced — including President Obama. I didn’t vote for him either time and can’t wait until he’s gone, but the lapel pin flap was a non-issue in my opinion.

DAVE MUNDELL

Sandpoint

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