The pledge of allegiance

[Erica]

Is it still said in the public schools?

Yes.

[Erica]

Last I heard America wanted to change the words to the pledge to appease the atheists. Thank G-d that never happend!

No. That was noise from parents who didn't want their children to say "God" while in school (i.e., ...One Nation...Under God...) I love that the Pledge of Alligiance is a part of the school day. That and singing "My Country Tis Of Thee". (Sorry, I was revisiting my childhood.)

[Barach Velvel ben Lazer Eliazer]

Last I heard America wanted to change the words to the pledge to appease the atheists. Thank G-d that never happend!

No. That was noise from parents who didn't want their children to say "G-d" while in school (i.e., ...One Nation...Under G-d...) I love that the Pledge of Alligiance is a part of the school day. That and singing "My Country Tis Of Thee". (Sorry, I was revisiting my childhood.)

There was developing legislation on this very topic, but it was so foolish, a bill never came of it.

[Erica]

Last I heard America wanted to change the words to the pledge to appease the atheists. Thank G-d that never happend!

No. That was noise from parents who didn't want their children to say "G-d" while in school (i.e., ...One Nation...Under G-d...) I love that the Pledge of Alligiance is a part of the school day. That and singing "My Country Tis Of Thee". (Sorry, I was revisiting my childhood.)

There was developing legislation on this very topic, but it was so foolish, a bill never came of it.

That's stupid. They're trying to erase what most Americans, even some blacks and others who dont' know the words to the National Anthem stand for. Yes, there are people who stand, put their right hands over their hearts, and don't know the National Anthem but they love their country.

[cjd]

I guess I must be getting really old and the world must be just totally different now. I can't understand how this is even a question. Why would any American citizen have a problem with the Pledge of Allegiance. When I was in grade school each morning the principal use the public address system and started the day off with the entire school saying the pledge. Back then you had better have stood up and take part like it or not or you were going to be in trouble with the teacher and the principal and you more than likely were going to get you a-s kicked by your fellow classmates after school.  Have the pod people come like in the Invasion Of The Body Snatchers movie and taken all the Americans away? I know America is not what it use to be and people are better informed on the issues today so its easy to become disenchanted with our government. The thing is without that pledge we fall into the one world order is thats what people want who don't care to say the pledge? When I went to school each and every classroom had a flag in a flag holder mounted over the blackboard. I have visited some schools now days and I was distressed to see most classes have no flag in them  or if they did it was a small paper one mounted on a bulletin board. I really believe the one worlders have more to do with this then meets the eye. 

[bullcat jr.]

We still say it every morning in my school.
In my first school we sang a patriotic song every morning.
I love the pledge and the songs!

[HiWarp]

I guess I must be getting really old and the world must be just totally different now. I can't understand how this is even a question. Why would any American citizen have a problem with the Pledge of Allegiance. When I was in grade school each morning the principal use the public address system and started the day off with the entire school saying the pledge. Back then you had better have stood up and take part like it or not or you were going to be in trouble with the teacher and the principal and you more than likely were going to get you a-s kicked by your fellow classmates after school.  Have the pod people come like in the Invasion Of The Body Snatchers movie and taken all the Americans away? I know America is not what it use to be and people are better informed on the issues today so its easy to become disenchanted with our government. The thing is without that pledge we fall into the one world order is thats what people want who don't care to say the pledge? When I went to school each and every classroom had a flag in a flag holder mounted over the blackboard. I have visited some schools now days and I was distressed to see most classes have no flag in them  or if they did it was a small paper one mounted on a bulletin board. I really believe the one worlders have more to do with this then meets the eye. 

This is what I remember also.  All the classrooms had a flag.  In the morning we would stand, hand over heart, and recite the pledge.

Back then you had better have stood up and take part like it or not or you were going to be in trouble with the teacher and the principal and you more than likely were going to get you a-s kicked by your fellow classmates after school.

Taking part was never an issue.  I never remember any visits from the ACLU or parents objecting to G-d or patriotism.

[newman]

We still say it every morning in my school.
In my first school we sang a patriotic song every morning.
I love the pledge and the songs!

Aren't you your mother's girl?

[kellymaureen]

We always said it in school.  If people are scared of their kids saying the pledge because "God" is in it, it stands to reason they should be afraid to spend those good old US dollars which also say "God" on them...I would be more than happy to take those wicked wicked dollars off their hands I always try to be helpful:P

[newman]

I can't understand the peverse 'logic' of the liberal.

The USA is the ONLY country with real free speech, real equallity, real freedom and the right to own weapons for people to defend themselves with against their own government. It's the ONLY really FREE country. Yet (according to the liberals) pledging allegiance to it is a violation of somebody's rights!

[cjd]

We always said it in school.  If people are scared of their kids saying the pledge because "G-d" is in it, it stands to reason they should be afraid to spend those good old US dollars which also say "G-d" on them...I would be more than happy to take those wicked wicked dollars off their hands I always try to be helpful:P

I see what your saying however the evil animals that object to the fact that IN G-d We Trust is on the dollar are to wrapped up in themselves to really care about  the small print on the bill that invokes G-d's grace. All they know is that there should not be anything anywhere that will keep the American people united and   the last thing they want is to be reminded of G-d.

[Sarah]

American people are very Patriotic. Nothing of the sort takes place here in England but it some catholic/church of england schools, they sing hymns.

[Ultra Requete]

We have national emblems in every class; and since 1989 the crosses on walls; and lesson are started by Lord's preyer; and this goverment reintroduced school uniforms; But Americans are indeed very patriotic; I never saw so many national flags flied by citisens on their houses; without any order in any country in the world.   

[Barach Velvel ben Lazer Eliazer]

American people are very Patriotic. Nothing of the sort takes place here in England but it some catholic/church of england schools, they sing hymns.

Not any more. American people used to be patriotic back in the '50's! Patrotism was resurrected for a short-lived stint as a fad after 9/11, but it soon faded away like most fads.

Most liberal morons don't care what happens to this country. They don't do anything to stop the evils, so, they must not care.

[Wayne Jude]

After 9/11,I took the flag bumper sticker off my car because,Those who went out and bought their new [Chinese made]American   flags are nothing more than sunny day patriots.Where are all the car flags now?True patriots are a minority these days.

[RationalThought110]

At a school in Colorodo, some students walk out of their classes each day in protest.  They have attempted to change the words and make their own pledge.

[Ultra Requete]

At a school in Colorodo, some students walk out of their classes each day in protest.  They have attempted to change the words and make their own pledge.

Deport them to Mexico, Africa or Canaan aka Canada.

[Vito]

They don't say "G-d" in New York City schools now..

[Mstislav]

Gone in Canada.  When I was in Elementary School we used to sing G-d save the Queen and Oh Canada.  Both have been exterminated from Canadian Public Academia to show you where we are headed...

That is a terrible and despicable thing to happen.