It is interesting how this little phrase pops up in oaths for all CA state employees, all military personnel, and the oath of citizenship for naturalized citizens.
“support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” (emphasis added)
It’s interesting that it’s not the government, or even the nation, but the Constitution they swear to uphold and defend. It seems painfully relevant these days.
That’s the same oath federal employees take when we get sworn in, too.
Yep I remember it well. Actually for everyone I know sworn into federal service, they actually do put the emphasis on those words. I’m sure it could get prickly if taken literally, say crushing the 1st Amendment at DOJ.
I’ve been thinking that it is fairly silly that children are pledging alegience to a flag, and not to the constitution which is a far more important object.
That’s a very good point. How did you find that little gem of information?