in school, i'm having a conflict with a teacher that makes me stand up during the pledge.....Is that fair? Do i really have to stand up or is it my choice.....because if it's my choice, then when i don't want to stand up, i won't.
2007-03-09 08:11:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
No, it is your right to not stand up during the pledge. you should sit quietly and respectfully while others do so.
However, are you alternating standing up sometimes and sometimes rising? That makes no sense. Most people who don't stand during the pledge or say the pledge do so out of religious convictions or political beliefs--which are fairly constant. Are you just looking to have a conflict with your teacher?
If you want to fight the teacher on this, the law is on your side but you have to decide how important the issue is to you. is it important enough to have a very bad relationship with this teacher and be seen as a trouble maker? Is it important enough to make a big deal of? Only you can answer this question.
If you want to continue the conflict, I suggest you research the issue on-line so you have all the facts, case law and opinions so that you can calmly explain yourself when the teacher sends you to the office for failing to follow his instructions.
2007-03-09 08:18:24 · answer #1 · answered by meridocbrandybuck 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I went to high school in the south - in the 70's - and when we would say the pledge - all of the black students would stop after "one nation, under God, idivisable" and they would take their hands off of their hearts and sit down. They refused to say "with liberty and justice for all" - because as blacks in the south in the early 70's - they REALLY hadn't experienced that. The school was about 1/3 black - and it was always very noticeable that all of those students just ended the pledge early. I started doing it too - as did some of the other more liberal white kids. The teachers could do nothing. And didn't.
However - our nation - screwed up as we may see it sometimes - is one of the best places on earth to live. I stand proudly now - and say the pledge - and since I live in California where people really ARE treated with a lot of liberty and justice - I say it all the way to the end.
Think about your reasons for not standing up. Is it because you are CHOOSING to be disrespectful? Do you have something against your country? If you just want to prove your RIGHTS - then go ahead and do it. And know that if you were in some other country - you would very likely be drug out by your ear and beaten. Maybe just knowing that you HAVE that right will make you realize that America is providing you that right. And the least you could do is stand up and show it some respect.
2007-03-09 08:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by liddabet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's the thing... it's absolutly your constitutional right to not stand up during or say the pledge. If for some reason you don't feel it's appropriate, tell someone higher up than your teacher how you feel (respectfully, honestly, calmly, and politely)
But what are your reasons for not wanting to rise for 15 seconds (I timed it)??
If it's a religious reason, then I understand, but would suggest maybe you stand up but just not recite the pledge, that would be more respectful (this is what I would do if I were in a foreign country)
And if not, are you not proud of your country? Do you not respect our traditions and history? I can't imagine why any American would not be proud and want to stand up... if you have legitimate reasons, fine... but if you "just don't want to" or are somehow trying to make a point... I think it's highly inappropriate and down right rude.
2007-03-09 08:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by Tiff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should very well stand up as a sign of respect. It is your choice, however, to be silent during the pledge. You are not pledging your allegience by simply standing up, but rather you are acknowledging the fact that others wish to do so.
2007-03-09 08:20:39 · answer #4 · answered by fa_2006 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to do anything. I was a teacher for five years, and I always had the policy of asking students to stand out of respect, explaining that they were not required to say the pledge. Whatever your reasons for wishing to refrain, consider if they have more to do with a power struggle with the teacher or your own personal beliefs.
If you were at the Olympics in Canada, would you sit during the anthem?
Choose your battles. I promise you, you have better places to voice your political frustrations than homeroom.
2007-03-09 08:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by Joy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Technically, you don't have to, but it's a respect thing. You should stand up out of respect for being in a country that allows you that freedom of choice rather than forcing you to swear your allegiance under the threat of harsh punishment if you do not. That really is the case in many countries, stand up and be glad you aren't in one of them.
2007-03-09 08:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Back in my high school years, everyone had to stand during the pledge of allegiance. They were not, however, required to recite the pledge.
There was one person in my homeroom who refused to recite the pledge of allegiance. He did stand, though.
2007-03-09 08:21:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may call the yankee Civil Liberties Union. you genuinely do no longer could stand for the pledge. in case you're compelled, turn your back to the flag. in case you're actually not a U.S. citizen it may be seen a criminal offense by technique of your interior sight united states of america to pledge to a flag that may not yours. And for those answerers who're saying "coach appreciate": you may coach a splash appreciate yourselves - to no longer the flag, which isn't something better than an emblem - yet to our shape, this is the SOUL of our united states of america. needless to say you have little or no expertise of the freedoms this checklist bestows upon us. you've gotten allegiance to our shape formerly you have allegiance to a flag.
2016-09-30 10:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You live in a country that gives you freedom. Standing is showing respect for that.
The problem now-a-days, is that so many people take our freedom for granted. That brings to mind the old cleshay: You don't know what you have until you lose it...
2007-03-09 08:19:06 · answer #9 · answered by mehtuus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not your choice, if you are living in this country and taking advantage of all the things this country provides you then the least you can do is show some respect. If not, go back to wherever you came from and you can sit there as long as you want.
2007-03-09 08:14:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋