I haven't been saying the pledge since about November and just today my teacher told me to say it. Is he allowed to do that? (He didn't get me in trouble or anything but he just glared at me and said "...to the flag...say it!")
Just wondering. Isn't it my right NOT to say it (And if I did I would be lying because I want to live in Europe when I'm older so I'm not really pledging allegiance....)
And the soldiers are fighting for my right to do exactly this, and I'm respecting my country by using the rights it gives me. So please don't answer if you don't say weather or not he's allowed to do this, or if you think he should or shouldn't.
Thanks for answers to my question.
2007-03-23 11:44:18 · 10 answers · asked by ænima 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm silent and everything, too. I just stand and look at the ground with my hands at my side. How is that offensive to anyone?
2007-03-23 11:46:40 · update #1
But I actually like this teacher, I mean he's cool and all and he seemed not to care before but...and see my other post its a LAW in Texas that you have to say it.
2007-03-23 11:54:25 · update #2
psycmikev, what harm would come from NOT saying it?
2007-03-23 11:55:12 · update #3
No Europe just seems like an interesting place to live because of all the history and stuff like that.
2007-03-23 12:02:39 · update #4
You don't have to justify to us or anyone the reason's that you don't want to say it. You cannot be forced to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Simply tell your teacher that, "I respectfully refuse to say the Pledge of Allegiance under the protection of the First Amendment to the Constitution."
2007-03-23 11:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How odd all of this seems. People now fighting for their right NOT to say the pledge of allegiance, fighting for their right NOT to pray, fighting for their right NOT to speak English. Is this still the United States of America? Where did it go?
2007-03-23 12:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by BekindtoAnimals22 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though i think you should seeing as how you live in America (even though you are going to Europe), it is not required of you to say the pledge
2007-03-23 13:07:02 · answer #3 · answered by your_worst_nightmare_101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not required to say the Pledge.
But, your classmates are not required to treat you as if you were a person who DID say the Pledge.
Every action - and non-action - carries a consequence. Don't ***** when people treat you differently. It's what you want.
Live in Europe? Any particular place? Or is your knowledge of geography as vast and extensive as your obvious grasp of teh history of the US (that's sarcasm, by the by)?
2007-03-23 11:58:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your right to not say anything. Freedom of speech. Just becasue you dont say it doesnt mean you are disrespecting your couintry you just have different beliefs. I am a soldier. Just sit down and stay quiet while the rest of the class says it. He is not under ANY circumstances allowed to do this. Just remember to be respectful.
2007-03-23 11:56:04 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a requirement to say the pledge.
2007-03-23 11:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by purplemrskitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to say the pledge. Report the incident to the principal.
2007-03-23 11:48:57 · answer #7 · answered by Timothy M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not required to say the pledge.
2007-03-23 12:09:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is you right...freedom of speech...or freedom of not to speak. Then again, there is no reason why you shouldn't say it. It is only respectful regardless of where you want to live in in the future.
2007-03-23 12:12:29 · answer #9 · answered by BEN JEE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What harm would come from saying it? While he can not force you to say it, why not say it? Have fun in Europe, you will be back.
2007-03-23 11:54:06 · answer #10 · answered by psycmikev 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋