I have a friend in my school who does not stand for the pledge of alliegance... is that ok... understandable? or just plain stupid
2006-12-05 10:03:09 · 25 answers · asked by walkerfountain 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Also, I am not sure he is in a religous group, I don't think so...
2006-12-05 10:16:20 · update #1
You know your Friend may be very patriotic and taking a stand against a bad government.Maybe he is mad the way Bush lied to everybody and dragged the whole country into a costly needless war, that surprise surprise, Cheney, Rumsfeld and allot of gang are becoming big Billionaire from.
2006-12-05 10:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by mary57whalen 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The pledge isn't given to "all of the people who have executed great things for this united states of america". in case you think approximately the certainly words, you're giving allegiance to the flag and the republican style of government. consistent with danger those persons are being picky and uptight, yet they have a ingredient. the government became into created for our earnings, no longer any incorrect way around. So government workers could pledge allegiance to the electorate. additionally the government could EARN our allegiance; we could continually no longer be compelled/brainwashed into swearing allegiance. The pledge is a gadget of social administration.
2016-10-04 22:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by laseter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not enough to go on, from the information you provided, to decide whether this is a respectable decision, plain stupidity, or just juvenile rebellion. You need to pry into why he refuses to stand up during the pledge of allegiance. Many times acts of dissent like this are legitimate if he has a moral axe to grind with current US policy. The most unpatriotic thing one can do is to stand up for the pledge of allegiance, or sing the national anthem, just for the sake of conformity, when one does not believe it in their heart. That makes a mockery of patriotism.
2006-12-05 10:18:34 · answer #3 · answered by Lawrence Louis 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on why they're doing it.
If it's because they belong to a religious group that believes it's wrong, it's perfectly understandable and acceptable.
If they're doing it to voice dissent with the policies of our government - thereby stating that they won't pledge allegiance to something because there are times when it, as a symbol, is abused, then it's completely acceptable and I applaud him or her.
If they have a real problem with something the flag stands for, then it's acceptable.
If they're doing it to get attention or just to rebel, then it's just stupid.
2006-12-05 10:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a problem with it. Even if it isn't because of religion -- sure, it's rude and uncool if he's doing it just to stand out, but if there is a good reason why the pledge bothers him -- political, historical, completely and utterly personal -- than yay to him for ignoring the backlash and sticking with it.
2006-12-05 10:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by freddie c-r 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow! I can just see the kind of answers you'll get on this.Here's my two cents worth.
Your friend is A. not committing any crime.
B. not posing a danger to our Nation.
C. not furthering the cause of any group inimical
to our well being.
So, I say it's OK. By the way I'm an Army veteran who spent a year in Vietnam in the Infantry.The civic rights your friend is exercising are exactly what I was there defending.
2006-12-05 10:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by JIMBO 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
In America people who truly believe in our rights respect the right of people to choose or not . . . when participating in pledges, songs, whatever . . . dictatorships make you stand for their rituals. Your friend has some objection (maybe the war) and as an American, your friends rights should be respected.
2006-12-05 10:13:30 · answer #7 · answered by kate 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't remember seeing anything in writing stating that someone had to stand for the pledge of allegiance. Is it rude? Sure. Is it improper? By whose definition? I don't have a problem with it.
My opinion only of course...
2006-12-05 10:10:44 · answer #8 · answered by Fatboy 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
its not like its a rule or a law to stand and say the pledge. its kinda stupid to me. but i guess its respectful to stand becaues its showing allegiance to ur country and whatever...but he can do what he wants...but the only reason i wouldnt stand if there was a meaningful purpose or reason behind it and he probably has one.
2006-12-05 10:12:49 · answer #9 · answered by foxey_lady04 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid my parents were Jehovahs Witnesses,we were taught to stand and show respect but not say the pledge.
2006-12-05 10:06:06 · answer #10 · answered by halfbright 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋