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Have you read the pledge? The flag stands for "the republic". It is a pledge to the United States itself...

• quesera 9y ago
  I think you're confused. The first objective clause is pretty direct.
  • bitJericho 9y ago
    "...the flag, and to the republic for which it stands
    • quesera 9y ago
      Right. The flag and the Republic. Individually and collectively perhaps, but not only the Republic.
      • bitJericho 9y ago
        I guess it depends on the definition of "Stands". If it literally means the flag standing up, I guess you're right.