By the way, stop reciting the pledge... it's nothing more than a bunch of nice-sounding words, but not based in reality.
There is no 'one united people'.
Everyone is partial towards race, language and religion.
There is no democratic society.
There is neither justice nor equality.
Happiness? See that Gallup poll about the unhappiest countries in the world.
Prosperity? Only in the hands of a few.
Progress? One step forward, two steps back.
Please, stop echoing lies. Stop reciting the pledge. It is not a proof of patriotism.