In my opinion, that's just plain stupid. Do they really have to make a whole article about a kid not standing in front of a flag? I know it's supposed to be important and everything, but I think it's pointless. It just wastes time.
maybe they refuse to acknowledge any action, or lack thereof, made by a communist.
What is this the Cold War era? Honestly I think it's time America grew up and realized that our goals were not much different from the communists, we won and therefore we get to write history.
Anyways it doesn't bother me when someone doesn't say the pledge. My personal pledge is "One Nation under God (Or I would hope) wand justice for all (Because liberty for all? No.)"
He believed in something and was looking for a way to express it. Unfortunately, this was the wrong way. America has basic rights, true. You can't deny someone the right to show their beliefs, But the Pledge of Allegiance, Id PLEDGING your ALLEGIANCE. That is a bit obvious. If the world went to war, as in Everybody was fighting, would you go to a different country because we don't have gay rights supposedly? You are saying that you will defend your country! Not attack it's problems! LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. Doesn't matter if your gay, black, asian, or whatever! If you are an American citizen, You have rights! The kid needs to worry about other stuff. Not wasting his childhood on something he can't change. This country was built off of good ideas and hopes. And we fell into manipulating everything and trying to trick its own citizens. Maybe someday we can do something about it, but don't fret over it while your just a kid.
He believed in something and was looking for a way to express it. Unfortunately, this was the wrong way.
I'm pretty sure it's the 50s addition of "under God" that he takes issue with.
He has the right to protest this and is doing it in a passive manner. I would say he's doing it the right way. He's not hurting anyone, he's not trying to force others to do the same.
I am not saying that it is wrong to question government, but I won't untill I know I can do something about it. The world is so power hungry and cruel that it doesn't even know what is right and wrong anymore! I can not do anything about Government (as of now) but When I can vote and or hold office, I sure as hell will be running! I hope that I can actually make a change in government on my own, to make people see what should be, but I don't know ALL the facts yet so I won't try now. Like Obama. He said he would shut down Guantanamo (I know I totally spelled that wrong) bay, and he didn't, because I think he just thought he could step in and tell them to stop. But there are so many people you have to go through to get anything accomplished, The system of checks and balances doesnt eve truly work anymore. Like I said before, It was based off of good ideas, but eventually was blinded by money. That is my view on the topic anyways.
He believed in something and was looking for a way to express it. Unfortunately, this was the wrong way. America has basic rights, true. You can't deny someone the right to show their beliefs, But the Pledge of Allegiance, Id PLEDGING your ALLEGIANCE. That is a bit obvious. If the world went to war, as in Everybody was fighting, would you go to a different country because we don't have gay rights supposedly? You are saying that you will defend your country! Not attack it's problems! LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. Doesn't matter if your gay, black, asian, or whatever! If you are an American citizen, You have rights! The kid needs to worry about other stuff. Not wasting his childhood on something he can't change. This country was built off of good ideas and hopes. And we fell into manipulating everything and trying to trick its own citizens. Maybe someday we can do something about it, but don't fret over it while your just a kid.
I think every American should stand for the pledge. However, I don't think they should be forced to stand.
I think every American should stand for the pledge. However, I don't think they should be forced to stand.
yes. but not standing would be frowned upon by society so it is considered wrong not to. T_T I think I am gonna be a hermit when I get to 18. I will just move out and go live in some cave. away from all of the worlds crap. well most of it anyways.
