When Neil deGrasse Tyson tweeted what he considered to be a more factual version of the United States Pledge of Allegiance, he never expected it would trigger an avalanche of angry tweets.

However, that exactly what happened. Tyson’s post was retweeted more than 8,000 times, igniting a backlash from some irate Twitter users, who didn’t appreciate his version of the pledge.

“I pledge allegiance, to the Flag of the Divided States of America. And to the PACs, for which it stands, one Nation, at odds, divisible, with Liberty and Justice for some.”

The response? Well, judge for yourself.

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