The Pledge of Allegiance in Schools

Kampfjaeger · Oct 19, 2001

I remember the first thing we did in school every day was to face the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. I've heard a disturbing rumor that this is no longer a common practice in schools these days. I hope this is not true. Does anyone here know?

David

jefroman · Oct 19, 2001

In a school in Madison Wisconson they banned the Pledge.

Jeff

Mick Strider · Oct 19, 2001

They don't do it in my sons school..

Kampfjaeger · Oct 19, 2001

Why?!? Why would they ban the Pledge of Allegiance? Are these public schools we are talking about here?

jdupuis74 · Oct 19, 2001

Yup- they're banning it left and right. Apparently, the line, "one nation, UNDER GOD " is offensive. Gimme a break! Our money says "In God We Trust", does it not?!? Perhaps these people who are offended by the "G" word should stop using money...any thoughts?

King Tut · Oct 19, 2001

In our school you are required to stand as the pledge is recited, nothing more.

That being said I've only seen a few kids who don't say it. Those who don't are mostly just social malcontents.

Reed · Oct 19, 2001

When I was in high school, most guys didn't say it, I got strange looks cause i did. It is sad to see the "PC" schools drop it and not even have kids listen to it. What makes this country great though, is that, unfortunately, kids are free to not say it, that is freedom according to the press. I think kids are loosing the sense of patriotism that we used to have.

Reed

Mick Strider · Oct 19, 2001

Oh..sorry

King Tut · Oct 20, 2001

LOL.

Reed, how so?

I think patriotism has seen a great revival among my generation, albeit a trendy one.