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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why wouldn't they stand? I stand for other country's pledges and national anthems.[/quote]

It doesn't matter why. It is a first amendment issue and standing/not standing is symbolic speech. [/quote]

It is a shame that good manners are no longer taught[/quote]

The pledge has nothing to do with manners. I’m a teacher and don’t recite or stand. Nor do most of my students, many of whom are immigrants or the 1st generation children of immigrants who have no reason or obligation to pledge to this flag. It’s a freaking weird tradition that has no bearing on what we do in school.  [/quote]

As a child of am immigrant and naturalized citizen, it is abhorrent that you as a teacher take this attitude towards immigrant children and recent citizens.

1st generation immigrants shoukd know more than anyone how precious our freedoms and liberties are.  Their parents are some of the most patriotic people around.

Shameful anti American snd anti immigrant attitude that you profess.[/quote]

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