BETHESDA, Md. — An omission in the Pledge of Allegiance had NBC issuing an on-air apology Sunday during the U.S. Open.

The network opened its broadcast with a montage that included children reciting the pledge, but the words "under God" and "indivisible" were omitted.

The backlash on social media was quick and harsh, with some tweets calling for a boycott of NBC.

"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," announcer Dan Hicks told viewers. "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."

Why don't we change all of our National sayings, songs, and declarations while we are at it NBC?

Bull. Shit.

That is their way of saying, "We stand behind our decision and don't give two shits that you are offended by it."

Pretty much.

I heard they added in "Under a groove" instead. I have no issue with this...

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I am not saying I agree with it but I can see the logic behind dropping the under God from the pledge as an agenda point. I am confused as to why they cut out the indivisble part though. Are there alot of Texas seperatists working at NBC?

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I hear Rachael Maddow aka political advisor to Dan Burnstein is hungry for more hands on reporting of the LPGA.

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Kenny Williams fell for the banana in the tailpipe

Never understood the rationale behind removing "under God" from the pledge. I mean... I understand people like to get upset about anything related to religion... but wouldn't those people just "say the words" and move on?

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I believe our Pledge of Allegiance should be privatized. At the very least, the government should consider selling corporate product placement.

One Nation, Under Arby's

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I don't remember half the time if I'm hiding or I'm lost

Didn't a soft drink company once sponsor the pledge?

I pledge allegiance to the flag
Michael Jackson is a f@@
Pepsi Cola burned him up
Now he's drinking 7-Up

propose changing it to Allah and watch humor ensue

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