In public schools teachers are trying to enforce the rule that student have to stand up for the pledge and recite it. This goes against some peoples' beliefs because the pledge says, "Under God." in it. Should it be okay for teachers to tell the kids to say the pledge?
2006-07-30 10:16:33 · 26 answers · asked by L16 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
NO.
Putting ones hand over one's breast and reciting the pledge with tears rolling down one's cheeks is much ado about nothing!
I would much rather these misguided teachers instruct our youngsters on the following:
1) the importance of registering to vote,
2) the importance of actually getting up and voting (regardless
of the weather) on election day...when that time comes,
3) the importance of growing up with integrity, and
4) IF they decide to run for some political office (when they
grow up), the importance of not setting events in motion to
steal elections (or anything else)!
2006-07-30 10:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it shouldn't be required. We all have the freedom of belief and speech, therefore, if someone does not agree with the Pledge, they shouldn't have to recite it. I stand up for the Pledge, but I don't recite it anymore, and no, that does not make me un-American. I just don't think our country holds to the principles of the Pledge, and a lot of other people feel the same way.
2006-07-30 17:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by brittpinkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Nobody should be forced to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. However, it should be allowed in schools, etc. for those who want to recite it. The people who believe in the pledge have the right to recite it anywhere, just as the people who don't believe in it have the right not to recite it. Too many people assert their rights without respecting the rights of others. Atheists have the right to not believe in God and express that unbelief, but people of faith have just as much right to believe in God and express their belief. All men (and women) are created equal, remember?
2006-07-30 17:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are an American citizen, I think your first allegiance should be to America, and certainly not to allah or mohammed, or some other religioius deity. But the Pledge, including "under God", should suffice to cover the USA and any religion, even athiests (whatever they worship: $$, nothing, self, mom and apple pie).
Public school students should have to stand and recite the Pledge..... especially K-6 students, given the # of illegal aliens(who demand rights and fly foreign flags) burdening our school system with their children. Better yet, they should pledge to return to their countries and take their children with them.... As it is now, it does not need an answer, this is America, if you are going to live here, reciting the Pledge is a small price to pay for the freedoms afforded by the USA. Freedoms bought with the blood of Americans, freedoms protected by the 2nd Amedment and guarnateed by the Constitution.
2006-07-30 17:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Legally it is not possible for a teacher to force a student to say a pledge of alligence. If a student feels that they cannot say the pledge of alligence for any reason they cannot be forced.
The public school system makes it a habit of using strong arm tactics to violate the rights of students. unfortunately most American high school students get all of there information from the school system and therefore dont even realise thier rights are being violated.
2006-07-30 17:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by Lightbulb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that should not be allowed. A close friend of mine, who is a Jehovah's Witness, does not stand or recite the pledge of allegiance because he (as he described for me) "isn't supposed to be pledging allegiance to anything other than Jehovah". It would be a violation of his right to his own religious beliefs to make him stand and recite the pledge.
2006-07-30 17:25:03 · answer #6 · answered by Not Allie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's been fine all these years, so what is the problem now? This country was founded on Christian values. If you don't want to say under god, then don't, but the Pledge of Allegiance to the is country should be a mandatory function. Be glad you are in this country and not have to face even a small fraction of inconvenience in your life. Japan goes to school 6 days a week, do you think they have these issues? I think not.
2006-07-30 17:22:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely not. Actually it depends on state law. You have to check the statute in the respective state. What they may require is that the child stand, as a matter of respect, but not do the recital. I personally did not want my child indoctrinated and requested an exemption. So he stood up, but didn't say anything. Geez.. most kids, esp the young ones don't even comprehend the meaning of the words.
.. and yes, the 'under god' implies the affirmation of monotheism and its acceptance and I don't approve of that either. That should be a matter of personal choice.
2006-07-30 17:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by scubalady01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My answer would be no. Kids don't understand the meaning of a "pledge" and just saying because they are supposed to. To me that kind of goes against the purpose, if you say a pledge without meaning is it?
2006-07-30 17:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one should be forced to say anything. But I think the Pledge of Allegiance should be said at attention in schools all over the USA for those who do want to say it and show their patriotism.
2006-07-30 17:22:01 · answer #10 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋