A substitute teacher told my 14-year-old niece that she had no right to live in America because she didn't say "under God" while reciting the Pledge of Allegience.
2007-04-30 04:05:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Must be the ape-man dropping the coconut from the coconut tree in planet of apes.
2007-04-30 04:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not really violating any rights, that the teacher said that. It is however, INCREDIBLY rude and offensive.I for one don't recite the Pledge of Allegiance, or when I do don't neccessarily say "Under God", not because I don't want to pledge to my country, but because I try to stay away from many religious remarks. Maybe the kid just wasn't comfortable saying it, which hardly credits that behavior.
2007-04-30 12:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by Abnormality P 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There was a supreme court case ruling on this about two years ago which clearly states that children who object to religious references in the pledge can not be forced to recite the it (the pledge). The substitute should clearly be reprimanded.
2007-04-30 11:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by CHARITY G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your niece has the right to say or not say the Pledge as long as she is respectful. It was a sub, so they probably aren't certified. I would have her discuss it with school administrators as I don't feel that that is the best manner of classroom management.
2007-04-30 11:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The substitute teacher has no right into Heaven as a Christian, for failing to follow the commandment set by their God: Love your neighbor as yourself.
2007-04-30 11:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it is not legal. It violates Title VII of the Education Act, the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress, and probably a few other laws I can't think of. Can you get anything by suing? I doubt it. But if you are in California, I'll handle the case for free.
2007-04-30 13:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by Scotty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking it is what this country was founded on. Legal behavior? That is another area, but I bet if discussed in class, as a topic it could get these kids of today thinking. I had teacher that would say stuff like that to us, just to make us think about things, it took to another level, we enjoyed thinking and debating about such topics. Have her talk about it, and expand her mind, there is nothing wrong with having ones feelings hurt, it may make her stronger in what and why she believes the way she does. At her age it is a good time in a young persons life for them to think on their own, and express those beliefs. At that age My thoughts on politics, government and religion were growing and changing, a lot different than what my parent had tough me. I grew up just fine, and I am glad I wondered off the path, it only made me question more things, and now my faith in what I believe is stronger, because I did figure out. And now that I am older, I do see along a lot of the same guidelines my parents did. Same religion, same politics, but I am glad they let me decide for my own.
*** oh wait were you mad, did you want the teacher ban from teaching, or fired... I sure hope not...
2007-04-30 11:17:56 · answer #7 · answered by HappyGoLucky 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
She is a free person and can say whatever she likes. So is he. So it is not illegal for him to say that, but it is wrong, your niece has the right to live in America. And I suppose that school ethics would not be favourable to someone telling that to a student. I would report him to the principal.
2007-04-30 11:15:08 · answer #8 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It needed to be said.
This nation IS under god, so it is true. The teacher did not FORCE the child to say "under God", so no 1st Amendment rights were violated. The child stated her opinion, and the teacher stated his.
2007-04-30 11:08:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
Please report the substitute to administration. Contact the Superintendent and explain this.
2007-04-30 12:28:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jay 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋