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Image result for pledge still be said in school 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 to not say it because of their beliefs, but it should be encouraged and if they do not want to they should still be respectful to everyone else who is participating in say the pledge. So I believe that the pledge of allegiance should be said every morning in schools.

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  1. UnknownApril 11, 2017 at 5:37 AM

    This is a very big controversial topic right now. I agree with you in saying schools should say it every morning. I wish we would have said it more in middle/high school as much as we did in elementary school.

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  2. UnknownApril 11, 2017 at 6:01 AM

    I agree, people today seem to be taking the pledge out of context and have forgot what it means. We need to remember how we got where we are today and the pledge is a great daily reminder.

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