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pledge of allegiance support?
Published Jul. 3, 2008
do you support students in public schools being required to say the "Pledge of Allegiance" every morning as part of the daily routine?
just curious --
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Do I support the POA? Absolutely. I'd say it. For sure! Do I think it should be required? No! I do not.
Beth
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
July 4, 2008 9:44 a.m.
July 4, 2008 9:27 a.m.
I wouldn't really call it a hangup. I was asked for my opinion, as were all the others, and accordingly provided my own opinion. In that opinion, it's a bit of a stretch to require people who don't believe in God, or who believe in a different god or gods than God, to swear an oath of loyalty (which is what the pledge is) that references God when those people are equally citizens and therefore entitled to equal treatment. It's just bad practice in a country that's supposed to be founded on the concept of literal equality for all.
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July 4, 2008 9:00 a.m.
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July 4, 2008 8:31 a.m.
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July 4, 2008 5:48 a.m.
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July 4, 2008 12:18 a.m.
My sentiment as well.
GOLO member since March 18, 2008
July 3, 2008 11:58 p.m.
Again, unless the administrator takes control, it's up to the teacher, because if not done with serious attention and respect, better not said.
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July 3, 2008 11:38 p.m.
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July 3, 2008 11:28 p.m.
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July 3, 2008 11:25 p.m.
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