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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Come on people.... Here in MoCo there are tons of families who don't feel any allegiance to the United States.  Their allegiance is to their home country first and foremost.  They are here to work and find it disturbing that their kids have to say the pledge in school.  This is the county you chose to live in so you just have to accept the fact that it's not going to change for a generation or 2.[/quote]

I have no problem with this except for the fact that these people apply for their GC and become citizens. They need to be clear on what they want out of immigrating to another country.[/quote]

My family traces their roots in the US back to the 1700s (unruly Scots Irish indentured servants) and have fought in every US war (+ Vietnam) since the Revolutionary War. I don't say the pledge. I tell my child that it is her decision of conscience and make sure she knows that according to the Supreme Court she cannot be forced to participate or punished for not participating. I think the words of the Pledge are false and the ritual of pledging is not in keeping with the principles upon which this country was founded. Why should a recent immigrant be held to a higher standard? A key part being a US citizen is the right to express disagreement with our government.[/quote]

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