of america and to the republic for which it stands for one nation under god indivisible with liberty and justice for all... every school day of their lives?
2007-04-03 12:23:10 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Yes, I do.
2007-04-03 12:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Tony M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're coming up with controversial questions here, dude. But I'm cool to answer them.
This has been an issue since I've no idea. But it was brought up by political atheist in 2004 (I think), who questioned the pledge of allegiance. They had a problem with having the word "God" in it, when we know that there's a gap between government and religion. The odd part about this is that the US has some of both involved in the system. We somehow have the divine right theory in it. So I guess we are a bit of both.
Personally, I could careless. Nonethelss, is a controversial issue.
2007-04-03 12:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by Drivliam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly do not know if it does any good for children, because mostly they just memorize the words. I have to admit I only noticed the raise of patriotism in the United States after 9/11 for about a year or so, and then everything went back to normal NIMBY stage.
I necessary do not think it is a GOOD idea to pledge their Allegiance every day, however I truly believe they have to do something to stay true Americans.
2007-04-03 12:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think all schoolkids should have to learn the Pledge, along with the National Anthem. They should also learn the history of the Pledge and be allowed to decide for themselves whether to say "under God" or not.
I don't think forcing kids to recite the Pledge every day achieves anything--reciting the Lord's Prayer every day of school (until I was old enough to refuse) did nothing for me except reduce it to a meaningless routine drone.
Giving them the opportunity to recite the Pledge I think is a great idea though, provided no-one is required to participate who would rather not.
2007-04-07 10:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Why not? If they do not learn a children to stand for things such as this where will they learn it? These are the things that this country were built on and are slowly getting torn down. Especially the under God. God gave us the right to govern ourselves under him and as more are not doing so, so will de the decline of this place our fathers have built. If you cannot give a pledge to it, then you need to find somewhere and go that you are willing to. Or are you a little yellow and can not stand for any thing you believe?
2007-04-03 12:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by ronnny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."
A lot of people insist that we say the pledge the way it was meant to be said, I agree. As written above is how the Baptist minister Francis Bellamy originally wrote it.
2007-04-03 12:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It teaches them patriotism. I think the every day thing is a bit much. I beleive it should be a choice for the child just like prayer. If a child wants to pray they have to go outside of the classroom. Should be the same with the pledge. Let them choose.
2007-04-03 12:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by Stefbear 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a very good question. Since prayer can no longer be imposed in school, why impose The Pledge?
Besides, we should allow our young people to grow up and decide for themselves who or what they wish to pledge allegiance to. Absurd, I know. As parents we're going to impose our own opinions and values. But ya have to admit, it certainly can produce the type of "if you're not with us, you're against us" mentality when we're raised the way we are.
Again - good question - this one could be a good debate.
2007-04-03 12:31:26 · answer #8 · answered by gabound75 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you think about it, the rote repeating of a pledge does run counter to the democratic, enlightenment principles the nation was founded on. Perhaps we should at least teach children what it means before having them recite it every day.
2007-04-03 12:27:21 · answer #9 · answered by K 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You think that's bad??!!
Here in TX they make the children say the Pledge of Allegiance AND the Texas Pledge of Allegiance...then they have a moment of silence, everyday.
2007-04-03 12:27:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, because this nation is no longer running itself based on those principles, if it ever did at all. Actually, when I was in high school I refused to say the pledge for that very reason.
2007-04-04 03:09:06 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋