NBC Cuts 'Under God' from Pledge of Allegiance - U.S. Open

UPDATE, June 21, 2011: NBC's Pledge Controversy Intensifies


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Way to go, NBC!

Way to screw up your coverage of the U.S. Open!

Why remove the words "under God" from the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance?

Did NBC really think no one would notice the omission?

From NewsBusters:

NBC on Sunday decided to cut the words "under God" from the reading of the Pledge of Allegiance that accompanied the beginning of its coverage of the U.S. Open Golf Championship.

In fact, this happened twice during the show's introduction (video follows courtesy Mark Finkelstein with partial transcript):

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, with liberty and justice for all.

Seconds later, the Pledge was repeated with even more words omitted:

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, with liberty and justice for all.

According to the Washington Post, NBC responded to criticism for its shameful choice.

NBC apologized for cutting the words “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance in its leadup to coverage to the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club.

The move quickly drew criticism Dan Hicks said, during the broadcast of Open action:

“We began our coverage of this final round just about three hours ago and when we did it was our intent to begin the coverage of this U.S. Open Championship with a feature that captured the patriotism of our national championship being held in our nation’s capital for the third time. Regrettably, a portion of the Pledge of Allegiance that was in that feature was edited out. It was not done to upset anyone and we’d like to apologize to those of you who were offended by it.”

What horrible judgment!

That taped segment was meant to be a dramatic, patriotic tribute to our nation's values.

"They are the virtues that have been passed down through generations, that live on in the great halls of this country."

Apparently, NBC decided it would be appropriate to edit "under God" out of those virtues passed down through generations.

TWICE, the Pledge of Allegiance was butchered.

"Regrettably, a portion of the Pledge of Allegiance that was in that feature was edited out."

Yeah. Regrettably. It was only regrettable because NBC had to deal with a lot of pissed off people.

"It was not done to upset anyone...."

I think it was done to make the "no God" Leftists at NBC happy.

It wasn't an accident. It was a choice made TWICE.

The liberal network is painfully out of touch with the country and its values.

NBC is certainly clueless when it comes to understanding the demographics of the U.S. Open audience.

Editing the Pledge of Allegiance to omit "under God" TWICE was an incredibly idiotic move!

Stunningly stupid!

In short, very NBC.