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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Go to Iran[/quote]
I despise people like you.  No, I will not go to Iran, Iraq, North Korea, China, etc. etc. I'm an American and I am legally entitled to NOT stand for the pledge if I so choose. This is so whether you like it or not. As others pointed out, there are many reasons why someone may not want to do so. This practice is a form of weird, chest-thumping patriotism that is not present in many free societies across the planet.  And, it was one that was really not that big of a deal until the last 50 years or so.  Then it became some litmus test for what constitutes "being an American." ANd what's really strange about you, is the drivel you spew is fundamentally at odds with the pledge (as another poster pointed out). Stupid.[/quote]

What kind of American are you? Are you recently imported? As people have pointed out, standing for the flag is not about patriotism (if you are unpatriotic, that's your business), it's simply a matter of respect for the citizens who are military and its a matter of respect for those around you. One does not have to pledge your allegiance but one must stand because this is the country you are in. Go to another country if you don't want to respect the American culture. Hate on America from afar.....perhaps a different country would suit you better. I don't understand why people want American freedoms but don't respect American culture or traditions. BYE FELICIA![/quote]

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