At the beginning of NBC’s coverage of the U.S. Open, the network showed scenes from our nation’s capital with children reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in the background. But the network edited out “under God” and “indivisible”. And it was edited out twice during the montage, so it was not a mistake but done on purpose. What purpose I don’t know? And don’t say separation of church and state.
About 3 hours into the coverage, announcer Dan Hicks apologized for the omission.
Here’s a YouTube clip of the montage.
The American Center for Law and Justice is sending a letter of protest to NBC and the USGA. You can sign or print out the the letter by going here. What are your thoughts on this omission?