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Originally Posted by HuFlungPu
Why is everyone missing the point? You're comparing apples and oranges.. how? What if that martial arts class asked you to take your shoes and give thanks to a religious figure... The pledge of allegiance is defied not because of it representing America - it's defied because of WHAT IT SAYS... One nation, under GOD... Yes you should be respectful to your country regardless of where you are. But religion is a VERY touchy subject these days.
It's like asking Native Americans to celebrate Columbus day or Thanksgiving when we all knew Columbus discovered America, but he ALSO slaughtered many indians.
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Why are YOU missing the point? Standing does not denote believing in the ideology! Standing is merely respect. As Daruckus pointed out, bowing your head if in a Muslim household does not equal praying to Allah! It is merely being respectful of you hosts. A Ram Muay dance in Muay thai is all about respect. You dont have to agree with the whos or why, it being respectful.