Well in my school we don't have to say it. We just have to stand up. Is it like this in other American states and schools ,i was just wondering? But my school also had a BIG debate over taking ''Under God'' out of it. I don't think we should take it out if we aren't forced to say it.
What do you think?
2007-02-25 03:43:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I think that since a lot of people argue that the pledge should be recited in it's original form I agree.
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag,
and to the Republic for which it stands:
one Nation indivisible,
With Liberty and Justice for all."
And there is no law on any books that says you even have to stand for the pledge. Any school or teacher that says that you do is breaking the law set by the first ammendment, freedom of speech.
God at home. Learning in school.
2007-02-25 03:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was in high school in the 50's when they put the phrase "under god" in the Pledge. It changed what had been a beautiful piece of Patriotic poetry to a statement about religion....that's when I quit saying it. I, too, will stand respectfully in front of my Flag, but I do not believe this nation was created nor functions "under god". It was perfect and beautiful before they messed around with it. They should remove the religious statement and return it to the patriotic pledge it was intended to be.
2007-02-25 12:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the whole thing is a tempest in a teapot myself. I have no problems with it being there. I do not see it as a violation of separation of church and state, which really only meant the government could not favor one religion over another.
Unless someone wants to claim Atheism is a religion (see: oxymoron), this thing should have blown over long ago. Phrases like "Under God" and "In God we Trust" are not coercive, so why bother arguing about them. So God is an Invisible Pink Unicorn or the Flying Spaghetti Monster, why get in a lather over it?
Anyway, my opinion for what it is worth.
-Dio
2007-02-25 12:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, I will ask you, What is your allegiance?
Too many in this nation have only one allegiance. That is to their bellies or wallets.
I believe all who enjoy it's blessings and freedoms should pledge allegiance to this nation in which they live and "under God" should be left in the pledge. If you are not for this nation, then get the H--- out. We have too many illegals in this nation. Those who do not believe in the nation and also bask in the freedoms it gives, should be put out. The only a nation can continue to exist is to have a people who believes in it and will stand up for it. We, the US is not perfect, but I ask you, if we are not the best that exists now, why are so many people placing themselves here? Oxymoron?
So many young have given their lives for this country and what it stands for. You who will not willing pledge allegiance to it should not be allowed to stay. Pick a nation, any nation, and go there to live.
Hisemiester
2007-02-25 11:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by hisemiester 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the schools I've taught in, you don't even have to stand up.
The phrase "under God" affirms that there is a higher form of authority than the state. Those who look to the government as the source of all good don't like that idea. They won't be satisfied until we are a totalitarian society.
2007-02-25 11:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by kscottmccormick 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't have as problem with not requiring the students to say the pledge, however it is the highest form of insult to allow them to sit through the pledge. If you don't want to pledge alliegiance to the country then get of our publically funded school and give back that welfare check.
2007-02-25 11:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it is a shame you don't say it at your school. How sad. The United States flag was so important when I was going to school. We loved our country too.
2007-02-25 11:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by JudiBug 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they were to take "under god" out of the pledge then it would be incorrect because the supreme court has ruled to keep it in.
2007-02-25 11:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by dlln5559 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Under God was added in the 1950s. We did fine without it from 1776 until then
2007-02-25 11:47:01 · answer #9 · answered by Honest Opinion 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree. If no one is forced to say it (or even forced to say just the two words that were inserted in the 1950's), then why bother?
2007-02-25 11:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by mamasquirrel 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋