[new_mexico1]

Originally Posted by FingerBang

They should of just stood and mouthed the words and mentally have been ten million light years away like every other kid that has ever, or will ever, recite the pledge.

lol, yeah, everybody pretty much just went through the motions

[ASRBEAR]

They Are In 8th And They Should Not Have Any Right To Say That They Do Or Do Not Like There Country Yet Because They Do Not Understand Yet So Yes They Got What They Deserve And The Parents Should Shut The Hell Up

[new_mexico1]

Originally Posted by ASRBEAR

They Are In 8th And They Should Not Have Any Right To Say That They Do Or Do Not Like There Country Yet Because They Do Not Understand Yet So Yes They Got What They Deserve And The Parents Should Shut The Hell Up

I don't even understand what that means.

[thoughtsone]

Pretty stupid IMO. Who the fuck cares really? OMG they didnt stand for the pledge that they stood for everyday for the last 7 years of their life. Get over it.

[Mithra]

Originally Posted by Mossberg

Why is it that the freedom that so many people are so eager to exercise is the freedom to be a douche bag? Stand up for a minute and then sit down. It's a simple gesture of respect.

Learn to pick your battles.

I would rather have people exercise their freedom and be douches than to follow blindly like sheep.

The Pledge is stupid and people should admit that

[Rascuache]

The pledge is fricken ridiculous...It's not about showing respect to people who have fought for this nation, which people are suggesting...

This was the biggest waste of my day in high school, it seems like some shit I would say if I was in a socialist country...

Now, I will stand and respect my nation's anthem at all times...That is different...

[Rascuache]

Originally Posted by ASRBEAR

They Are In 8th And They Should Not Have Any Right To Say That They Do Or Do Not Like There Country Yet Because They Do Not Understand Yet So Yes They Got What They Deserve And The Parents Should Shut The Hell Up

Learn how to write...Have you ever heard of a period or comma? How about not capitalizing every other word.

[Rascuache]

Originally Posted by GermanBJJ

What to respect or not respect is a value-driven decision. First, your comparisons between respecting foreign anthems and cultures isn't a very good comparison. This is an American choosing not to engage in an American practice. Then you mentioned other people's home which I think we all agree isn't comparable to this case at all. Secondly, while it can be unprofessional and disrespectful to not stand for foreign anthems, I fully respect the right of an American not to stand without having to worry about punishment from a government authority. You might be socially-looked down upon or punished by a private employer, but not from a government entity.

And as an aside, I can think of quite a few foreign government anthems that I wouldn't stand up for.

+1

I think Americans shouldn't be forced to pledge allegiance or stand...I believe the pledge is un-American, and un-important to be honest...It shouldn't be required in our schools and should be phased out...

[Samus Aran]

Respect is commanded, not demanded.

[FIMN]

Originally Posted by IronCage

I really don't understand why liberals are so much against the Pledge of Allegiance and always ready to defend "the right" to burn the flag.

YouTube - Doug Stanhope on the Pledge of Allegiance and liberty part 1

Stanhope - You.