Do you think it's absolutely necessary? I mean, half the people that recite it either don't know what it means or just do it because they have to.
IMO, it should be.
2007-01-10 15:11:15 · 22 answers · asked by dgbfdg 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Yes.
2007-01-10 15:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
I remember the Pledge, from a long time ago, when I was still at school. I also remember moving to a country that despised my own country, and I remember sticking to the Pledge as a sort of tie to America. Now, the Pledge becomes a symbol of freedom and and sense of integrity for me. Patriotism is a terrible yet wonderful thing, and even though some people may never understand its full meaning, it is still a symbol. Without enough people, symbols are meaningless.
2007-01-10 16:25:24 · answer #2 · answered by High-strung Guitarist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This cannot be "a nation under God" if there is no God.
And no, I in fact didn't say it during 8th grade. I stand up because everyone else does. Definitely pissed off people. Why should I say it? I'm not currently proud of this nation, so I will refrain from respecting it in that way. We are fighting a war that is not ours, yet we are not fighting the war against illegal immigration and intermingling of church and state.
But since 8th grade, I have never said it because I realized showing support for the country when I disagree with the country's policies is wrong.
That, and the fact that I am not yet a citizen.
2007-01-10 15:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by doctorevil64 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
most definatley. if they dont know what it means they need to go back to where they came from. how hard is it to figure out? it does in fact start out "I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America" how do they not know what that means?????
2007-01-10 15:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by dzwomper 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
yes. i believe the "under god" should be optional, but yes, the pledge should continue to be recited in all public schools
2007-01-10 15:20:06 · answer #5 · answered by f0876and1_2 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I recited the POA... it's the least we can do for those who died TRULY protecting our freedoms! It amazes me how they teach all the history in school, but because it includes the word GOD they all of the suuden cannot say the salute...
2007-01-10 15:16:58 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer B 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Oh, yes. Things should not be changing so much in that way. That's why kids today don't understand what being loyal to this land is all about and take advantage. I remember from kintergarden all the way thru high school we said it each morning and at all assemblys. Very important...
2007-01-10 15:16:40 · answer #7 · answered by chole_24 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Yes it should be. This is the United States of America. Each individual should be devoted to this country, not to its leadership or politics necessarily, but the idea and ideal that is America. Instilling this in young people is imperative.
2007-01-10 15:16:22 · answer #8 · answered by Jerry H 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Yes
2007-01-10 15:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Yes, out of respect. Kids do lots of things everyday that they don't know what it means, that's why we teach them what it's all about. Sadly, many adults seem to have forgotten what the Pledge means. BTW- we ARE a nation under God.
2007-01-10 15:17:57 · answer #10 · answered by Jack 5 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Why not?
Except for Jehovah's Witnesses, Mennonites and other fundamentalist Christian sects who's religious beliefs forbid them to pledge allegiance to inanimate objects.
2007-01-10 15:16:45 · answer #11 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋