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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not everyone in a free, democratic is interested in starting off their day with a loyalty oath.  I wouldn't have a problem with the teacher's choice.[/quote

+1 And, I'd be more than happy with the teacher explaining why he doesn't say the pledge and reminding students that they are not required to participate in any way.

See: "If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein. . .We think the actions of the local authorities in compelling the flag salute and pledge transcends constitutional limitations on their power and invades the sphere of intellect and spirit which it is the purpose of the First Amendment to our Constitution to reserve from all official control."
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943)[/quote]

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