i'm in current affairs and we were disscussing weither or not you have to stand for the pledge or not. I know you dont have to say it cause you might have different beliefs but do you have to stand up? also if you found information on the internet can you send me the link? thanks a billion
2007-10-05 09:38:31 · 15 answers · asked by I'm the love you left behind 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
i stand for the pledge..its just a debate calm down..i'm sorry i cant spell..big ***** deal!
2007-10-05 15:02:48 · update #1
According to the links, below, there have been numerous cases involving the "forced" recitation of The United States' Pledge of Allegiance. The most recent one, 2006, ruled that it was a violation of Freedom of Speech to force anyone to stand or recite the Pledge.
However, back in my school days (1960's-1980's), none of my teachers forced anyone to stand or recite the Pledge. None of my teachers could be construed as anti-American. On the contrary, they were simply upholding their personal beliefs that everyone, even children, has the right to participate or not, as they please. Likewise, none of us kids would consider ourselves anti-America, ignorance not withstanding.
Hopefully, being a citizen of the United States of America, or of any nation for that matter, means more than simply parroting a jingoistic phrase or saluting a colorful cloth.
I hope this helps with your homework assignment.
P.S. If your teachers are worth anything, they will be more concerned about your poor spelling skills than whether you rise for the Pledge.
P.P.S. You're welcome a million; remind me to give you your change from the "billion"! ;)
2007-10-05 11:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by skaizun 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, and so they can't punish you. You simply have got to inform them, what's extra American exercise your rights are pronouncing a pledge? Tell them that it is extremely unamerican to punish you for exercise your rights. I have goten in such a lot of fights over this with my lecturers while i used to be in top tuition. But you will have to no longer need to stand. Its no longer adore it was once created while the charter was once made. I say **** the pledge I love my nation such a lot that Im going to safeguard my rights to not say the pledge so I can disclose the ones persons which can be being dull and dont fully grasp what the charter is and why America is America.
2016-09-05 18:59:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of respect for others and for the country I would recommend it. You look rather foolish sitting when others stand. You don't need to recite it or remain silent during certain parts if they bother you. So if for no other reason than courtesy and respect for others you should stand.
2007-10-05 11:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is proper to stand up when saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
What is interesting is that when it was first written we did not put our hands over heart but help them out similar to a nazi salute except with the palm up.
http://www.legion.org/?section=our_flag&subsection=flag_history&content=flag_history
2007-10-05 10:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by Richard P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are physically impaired, you should stand for The Pledge. The "different beliefs" bit is nonsense. If you don't want to stand for the pledge, then you don't need to be in this country. You have the freedom to select a country that you like better and move there.
2007-10-05 09:47:55 · answer #5 · answered by Dude 6 · 3⤊ 8⤋
There is no law that says you have to stand up, if that is what you refer, but it is disrespectful if you don't. What would be the reason to send a message like that?
2007-10-05 09:54:15 · answer #6 · answered by Jose R 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
minus three on spelling. yes, you must stand up out of respect for those who do have patriotic beliefs. having such a lackadaisical attitude toward one's country tells me you should explore your other options where you might be more comfortable.
2007-10-05 13:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by Mon-chu' 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
No, those who are illegal aliens or that hate our country don't say the pledge. No one has to stand for it, it is just common courtesy to do so.
2007-10-05 09:47:23 · answer #8 · answered by Shane 7 · 7⤊ 4⤋
REALLY ???
That might solve my problem if I do not have to say it because I disagree with it for ethical and religious reasons.
ARE YOU SURE???
I do not believe in blindy backing any country just because you have papers from it. I believe to back a country as long as it is doing good things and in backing a republic as long as it is fair, free and not corrupted.
It goes all well above freedom of opinion.
I DEFINITELY BELIEVE IN STANDING UP AND SHOWING RESPECT... but not on asking me to blindly agree on everything
2007-10-05 09:44:31 · answer #9 · answered by NLBNLB 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋
1) it's sad that you are asking such a question,
2) it's sad that you can not spell
2007-10-05 11:07:03 · answer #10 · answered by lillybreeze 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋