Pledge embraced by majority

Re: “Restore original Pledge,” Feb. 21: President Eisenhower did insert those important words, “under God,” in 1954, with strong support from the Knights of Columbus. May I simply suggest, by way of compromise, that those in that minority of 11 percent, when pledging their allegiance, simply pause, cough, take a breath and then go on in their pledge to the perceived godless nation. The remaining majority would continue with their pledge to one nation, under God, and continue their support to that whole nation with blood, dedication, effort, time and money.

As for the other issue of Buddha and Allah, I would assume that minority would insert those words/names as they see fit. This whole nation was founded on a basis of compromise among 13 diverse groups of states of strong men and women. Perhaps we should look at the founding words again.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

You pursue happiness your way and we will ours!

Ed Broadhurst

Kettle Falls, Wash.