Pledge of Allegiance

[tofumaster]

Does a student have the right to sit down during the Pledge of Allegiance? Does it go by state? If so, what about New Jersey?

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by tofumaster

Does a student have the right to sit down during the Pledge of Allegiance? Does it go by state? If so, what about New Jersey?

**A: is there a specific reason for having to sit down? Is this a public or private school?

[tofumaster]

It's a public school. There are a few reasons for wanting to sit. Do the reasons matter? (asking as a question, not meant to sound rude)

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by tofumaster

It's a public school. There are a few reasons for wanting to sit. Do the reasons matter? (asking as a question, not meant to sound rude)

**A: why do you think I am asking the question?

[Silverplum]

Originally Posted by HomeGuru

**A: why do you think I am asking the question?

Because you are fond of using question marks????

[easeoff]

Originally Posted by Silverplum

Because you are fond of using question marks????

Aw....come on HomeGuru. Not even a chuckle???
Yes....you most certainly do have that right ANYWHERE in the U.S. If it is a conservative public school, be prepared for litigation. As Americans, if we are not harming others, we must STAND up for what we believe. [pun intended]

[tofumaster]

Originally Posted by easeoff

Aw....come on HomeGuru. Not even a chuckle???
Yes....you most certainly do have that right ANYWHERE in the U.S. If it is a conservative public school, be prepared for litigation. As Americans, if we are not harming others, we must STAND up for what we believe. [pun intended]

Thanks! That helps, because the teacher keeps saying it's the law and students must stand. I think he said something about a Supreme Court ruling?

[stealth2]

I will say again what I said the LAST time this question was asked here (same state, even )... If my kids chose not to stand quietly and respectfully for the Pledge or the National Anthem, they would find life at home unpleasant. By showing that disrespect for our flag and our country, they would be showing disrespect for every man and woman who has served our country over the past 200+ years.

[easeoff]

Originally Posted by tofumaster

Thanks! That helps, because the teacher keeps saying it's the law and students must stand. I think he said something about a Supreme Court ruling?

Wanting to clarify....if you are a minor still in school, I strongly suggest a note from guardians, stating that, for personal beliefs, you choose not to salute the flag. Some schools have gone as far as to outlaw PRAYER, and as much as I love the USA, for me, God takes presidence over a cloth object that represents our country.

If you are parents of a minor, I suggest you do the same, so your student is not publically humilated by an angry teacher.

In either case, be prepared for public humilation, being labeled a trouble maker, terrorist, etc.

Can I go to a town meeting to request that 10 trees be planted in the childrens' park? If I do so, without saying the pledge of allegiance, well, if they were going to approve the trees, they likely WON'T now.

There WILL be repercussions. Whether you just don't want to be a 'sheep', or you have religious, or other personal reasons, your beliefs for non -participation will have to be VERY STRONG, to endure the ostracizing that may follow..... follow your heart ....or your parents heart... whatever .. easeoff, out

[tofumaster]

Originally Posted by stealth2

I will say again what I said the LAST time this question was asked here (same state, even )... If my kids chose not to stand quietly and respectfully for the Pledge or the National Anthem, they would find life at home unpleasant. By showing that disrespect for our flag and our country, they would be showing disrespect for every man and woman who has served our country over the past 200+ years.

I don't actually think the pledge has anything to do with veterans. If they were included in the pledge, I would stand, because I have great respect for them. When the pledge was made, it was meant to be said once, and it had nothing to do with veterans :/

[LeeHarveyBlotto]

A great phrase for situations like these is "Is this really the hill you want to die on?".