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Re: Forced Oaths to Pieces of Cloth

Thomas Shaddack
Fri, 07 Feb 2003 15:30:10 -0800

> But recite they must. Under a state law that takes effect today, almost
> every student in Pennsylvania - from preschool through high school, in
> schools public and private - must face the Stars and Stripes each school
> day and say the pledge or sing the national anthem.

Are there any penalties for refusing to take part in this circus?
If yes, isn't the contract - pledge - forced, and hence legally invalid?