Maybe not strictly, but do you believe people should stand for the flag, personally I believe that it's disrespectful to all those that died fighting for the flag, yet some rather be stubborn and say that they shouldn't be forced to stand. . .what's your views on this??
2006-11-26 17:01:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think it's okay to at least stand even though you don't pledge, but I do not accept those who stay seated while everyone else is pledging. . .
2006-11-26 17:02:09 · update #1
I just said that is was disrespectful, to me that's a big immorality to those who deserve the respect
2006-11-26 17:35:57 · update #2
i agree with you. unless maybe the person can't for a medical reason, etc. but other than that, yes. SHOW RESPECT FOR OUR COUNTRY! our brave soldiers are willing to go fight for america and risk their lives and some people in here are to lazy to get of their *** to pledge allegiance to the flag. i think its wrong. i will proudly stand for my country and do everything i can to support it.
2006-11-26 17:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by HANNAH S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, they don't even say the pledge of allegiance in schools anymore (which is a shame!), so I wonder what you mean? Like at a baseball game? Or basketball? Or soccer? Or football? I mean, it really has been relegated to nearly nothing, and I am sad about that, but, I believe it is up to every individual as far as what they want to do to show their respect for this country. I AM CONVINCED HOWEVER, THAT IF YOU CANNOT BRING YOURSELF TO SHOW RESPECT FOR THE FLAG OF THIS COUNTRY, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE HERE, SO STAND UP AND PLEDGE, OR GET THE HELL OUT!!!!!!!
Just my $.02
2006-11-27 01:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by purplepartygirrl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Standing up for the symbol that represents the principles for which this country was founded, for all that it has given to humankind, for all the opportunities each citizen (and a lot of legal and illegal aliens) has in the pursuit of happiness, which is unprecedented in the history of civilization,
I remember once, a long time ago, I attended a baseball game on behalf of a coworker of mine. Two people seated in-front of me didn't stand. I tapped one of them on their shoulder, told them it a courtesy to stand while the national anthem and pledge of allegiance is said. They didn't argue with me, as a matter of fact, their eyes got really big when they looked up at me. I was wearing the Dress Blue Uniform of a United States Marine. What confounded them even more, I'm a woman Marine. They'd never seen one.
Bet they stand every time now.
semper fi
2006-11-27 01:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. Balls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should not be mandatory, but I would hope that most people would have the courtesy and respect to do so. Some people want to be different, some are cranky and others just plain ignorant. Anyone that has a disability that prevents them from standing should not be expected to stand or stay standing.
2006-11-27 01:17:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately NO. There are people who are invalid for instance. Who will play Stand Up monitor and check their Sit Down Pass?
This is only one example of many, Im sure. Im a veteran and it would be nice if everyone got on their feet any time the Colors go by during a parade, for example.
We will never have a perfect world and More govt wont help the problem.
2006-11-27 01:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree it is disrespectful and I personally have no use for the people who choose to sit. But I don't think the government should force people to honor their country. I have family who are Jehova Witness...they do not stand or pledge or vote etc. It makes me sick.
2006-11-27 01:06:13 · answer #6 · answered by Cinner 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some elderly can't stand all of the time.
But if they do not stand I really don't care - I am not going to police everybody. If they choose not to respect this country - there's the door ..
2006-11-27 01:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by caciansf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am asked to do this every day when my schoolday starts. Every day I am found sitting in my desk.
I find the pledge to be a sign of insecurity by a nation. You dont trust your students enough to stay allied to you so you make them tell you it everyday? Cmon now...thats a bit ridiculous. And what consequence does this have? None. What person is going to say.."Well....I was gonna be a traitor today, but I made this agreement this morning..."
2006-11-27 01:05:15 · answer #8 · answered by Zach 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
standing is respectful, and honestly, its not that hard to get your butt out of the chair. its like removing your hat... its not difficult, but some people are too lazy or "too cool" to do something so simple
2006-11-27 01:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by stephie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-11-27 01:13:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋