Pledge of Allegiance should be in schools

The Pledge of Allegiance stands as a representation of all that our country has experienced throughout the years. It stands as a reminder of what our founding fathers bore witness to when fighting for our independence as a nation. When Francis Bellamy wrote the pledge in 1892, it was for a children’s magazine as part of the National Public School Celebration of Columbus Day, and it was meant to be recited on a daily basis. At that time, the spirit of patriotism and nationalism was wavering in Americans’ hearts. It was written in order to reawaken Americanism, and what better place to start than in public schools around the country? Thus, it is perfectly appropriate that we recite the Pledge of Allegience in public school, and there is no reason why American students shouldn’t have to say it daily. The Pledge is still relevant today as a powerful force for unity, and it continues to represent patriotism and pride in our country. “I believe that saying the Pledge of Allegiance daily all...

Most people have forgotten the reasons why U.S. citizens began reciting the Pledge in the first place.  In times of political and economic troubles, it was (and still is) important to stand together as a nation.  Saying the “Pledge of Allegiance” offers the perfect opportunity for unity.  By showing respect for the flag, citizens are directly supporting our wonderful country and all that it stands for.  Acknowledging the flag is also a form of showing respect for all the men and women who died defending it.  From the Revolutionary War to the War in Iraq today, soldiers have protected our country and given us “liberty and justice for all”, as stated by the Pledge. In addition, those who do not support the “Pledge of Allegiance” often have a conflict with the words, “under God.”  It is understandable that those who do not identify themselves as Christians do not wish to say these words; they should not be forced to say them.  When “under God” was added t...

Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools does not discriminate against atheists, despite containing the words “under God.” According to the AP, the court ruled in Doe V. Action-Boxborough Regional School District that the phrase “under God” reflects a patriotic practice and is not necessarily religious. “Although the words ‘under God’ undeniably have a religious tinge, courts that have considered the history of the pledge and the presence of those words have consistently concluded that the pledge, notwithstanding its reference to God, is a fundamentally patriotic exercise, not a religious one,” the court’s ruling said. All students are treated alike, they are free to choose to recite the pledge or any part they see fit. They are also free to choose to abstain, and no student who chooses to abstain from reciting the pledge is required to state their reason for why they did not want to say it. The main reason that the pledge of allegiance is said in schools is to instill a se...

"No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that her religious beliefs are wrong in an exercise that portrays her and her family as less patriotic than believers." -David Niose, president of the American Humanist Association. Many people believe that the pledge of allegiance should not be said in schools because it says the words "under god." Beginning each public school day with the Pledge of Allegiance forces non-theistic children to either acknowledge God or stand out as a protestor. The current language of the Pledge of Allegiance as written in our Federal laws states: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. If a child attends public school from Kindergarten through 12 th grade, they hear that we are a nation under God 2,320 times. Although the Supreme Court said students cannot be required to recite t...

Some people agree that the pledge should still be in schools because in pubic schools it is education given by the government so people should say it. One person says "It is important that from a young age children learn what it is to be an American and supporting their country under god. This country was founded on Christianity and I find it confusing that someone would want to take "under God" out of the pledge. Taking God out of everything is not the way to go about improving this country." A pledge means a promise, a promise that you make to this country. Allegiance means that you are loyal; to be loyal is to commit to the country your entering. Saying "to the flag" is a symbolism of the country itself. "To the republic" means a place where people get to vote and "one nation" stands for the entire country of 50 states, "Under God" is intended to show that a higher power blesses or at least looks positively on the type of...

Some parents believe that the pledge should not be said in schools one Brookline, Mass. parent Martin Rosenthal says he is very patriotic. He proudly put his hand on his heart and pledged allegiance to the flag at a recent community event. But, he says, the pledge has no place in the classroom. "You're asking kids in school to take a loyalty oath in front of their classmates," he says. "I just don't think that's right." Rosenthal says the pledge has no educational value and even flies in the face of the kind of critical thinking schools should be teaching. But, he says, he's most bothered by the peer pressure students may feel to recite it. "I mean, I have a thick skin, but I don't think it's right to put 6- to 7-year-olds in that situation — and the school committee doesn't get it," Rosenthal says. School committee Chairwoman Rebecca Stone says no students have ever complained they were bullied for not pledging. Brookline schoo...

 Should the Pledge of Allegiance still be said in school? I feel that the pledge should still be said in school every morning. The main reason that the pledge of allegiance is said in schools is to instill a sense of patriotism amongst students so that they have a pride in the country. When we say the pledge we face the flag and we are respecting the falling soldiers, they sacrificed their life so that we could be free. The Pledge of Allegiance is an important tradition that helps instill loyalty in the youth. It is a reminder of the rights we have as Americans, and it's a good way to start the day. People who object to The Pledge of Allegiance do not understand its true significance. I believe that the pledge of allegiance should be said every day in schools, because it teaches children and teachers what the United States of America is, why it began, and what it stands for. I do not think that children should be forced to say the pledge if they were taught t...