Who supports the Pledge of Allegiance being said in public schools?

Question

Give reasons why you are in support or opposition.
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Answer 1

I am 72 years old, I remember saying the Pledge of allegiance every morning that I went to school, and prayer in the classroom.
I was patriotic enough to join two branches of the United States military, and was damn proud that I did it.
I had no negative to compare it to. I was meeting a lot of proud Americans every day. It is hard for me to speak for any one else because I believed and still believe that Americans have more free choice than anyone on the planet.
Hey I am probably waving the flag, so be it.
God Bless America.

Answer 2

We have been through this before. The worst scoundrel in the Country will be the first one to say the pledge, so what does it prove aside from dominating activities for a couple of minutes.
It is not the pledge or the salute that makes you one of the loyal soldiers, it is your willingness to be there when the **** hits the fan.
Read the Gettysburg Address closely several times and you will understand what it means to Pledge. It is not smiling friendly, it is taking your chances on the battlefield and not letting a little panic attack stop you when you lose your rats.

Answer 3

If people want to gather voluntarily and say it before class, that's fine. I'm all for voluntary displays of patriotism.

But the Constitution prohibits compelled speech, and it prohibits compelled loyalty oaths, especially ones that include religious affirmations. So any type of requirement to say the pledge is a violation of constitutional requirements, as has already been held by the Supreme Court.

Then again, most of the people above and most of our current leaders have repeatedly shown that the Constitution doesn't matter. So, since they've already betrayed everything else that this country stands for, what's one more violation.

{EDIT} "As long as the govt is funding the schools..."

So, as long as the govt is funding the schools, and mandating that children must attend, the govt can compel them to say whatever the govt wants, and punish them if they don't?

What fascist tyranny do you live in? Oh, I forgot, this one....

Answer 4

i don't think kids should have to say the pledge of allegiance. it just seems like a scene straight out of 1984- like the kids are being brainwashed and indoctrinated. making people repeat something until they're brain believes it (like programming a robot) is a very common brainwashing technique.

if this country is really as great and free as we are led to believe, then we shouldn't have to force people to pledge allegiance to it- they should just arrive at such a conclusion on their own.

Answer 5

I support the pledge being said in schools. the pledge of allegence to the US is a pledge to "the republic for which it stands". to the REPUBLIC! not to the current president, not to federal law, not to yourself, but to the values of "liberty and justice for all". That pledge is like a liturgy in church. it develops patriotism in kids, and pride in their national identity. If patriotism is not developed in people, they will have none. they will be more succeptable to laws made by despots. every step away from pledging allegence to the flag and to our republic is a step toward:

I pledge submission
to the UN
and to the security council
who know whats best
for everyone
with security and laws
for all

Answer 6

I would support it because it teaches the student to keep up
with the other kids. It's the 1 chance he'll have to be on the same page as the others w/o shame.
I feel it's ok to allow kids to say it on a volunteer basis. It's a
Patriotic thing to do & it promotes self- pride.
For those who didn't choose to do so, get to listen to their ipods.

Answer 7

To show alligence to the nation rather than a particular politcal group, religion, or other person. The nation is what is important. Look at what is happening in Iraq. People pledge loyalty to clerics and 'warlords' and god in some warped sort of way.

Answer 8

i believe whole heartedly in the Pledge of Allegiance. i beleive it reminds children who they are, where they come from, and why they are there. i think it teaches respect and christian morals:liberty, justice (the morals this country was founded on), while not crossing the line into preaching a religion in itself

Answer 9

Of course I do! There is nothing wrong with showing patriotism, our poor country is being divided over the very things it was founded on. If you have a problem with saying "Under God," don't say it! No reason everyone should pay the price for the minorities own selfish reasons.

Answer 10

I don't mind it being said, but I don't think any kids should be forced to say it. A teacher in my high school used to give kids detention if they refused to say it.