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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If the children are required to say it, the teacher should say it as well. That's just basic respect. This idea that "I don't have to follow rules if I don't agree with them" is infecting our culture. My family members served in the military. They didn't agree with many of the rules, but you can't have everyone making it up as they go along. Following rules is what makes us civilized. The teacher is entitled to free speech, but not at school where the rules require saying the pledge, unless you've taken a (real) religious exemption. [/quote]

ITA.  I don't think that the Pledge of Allegiance is even religious.  If someone doesn't want to say "under God" then they don't have to say those two words.

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It is religious as long at "under God" is in the pledge regardless if someone doesn't say those two words- they are still in the pledge. [/quote]

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America (not religious)

and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation (not religious)

under God (the only religious words - don't say them if you don't want to)

indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.  (not religious)

Teaching our public school kids in this country is a privilege, not a right.  And, yes, if you are going to be teaching in a United States school then you should absolutely be a loyal American whose allegiance is to the United States of America and who believes in liberty and justice for all citizens in this country.

I really don't want someone with an allegiance to England (or wherever else) teaching my kids while secretly hoping that the kids in "their" country learn more than mine do.  That would be a pretty big conflict of interest.[/quote]

Please be a troll. Please. No one can be this awful and stupid.

I know-maybe we should reinstate the committee on in-American activities?

Ugh. [/quote]

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