I agree with Barbara on this Pledge of Allegiance flap. However, why do we
need a law? Evidently it isn't part of school district policy/protocol
throughout the state. What is the policy in MPS concerning the Pledge of
Allegiance?
After all the crying over education budget cuts and the need for more public
funds for education, you'd think all school districts would include the
Pledge of Allegiance as part of their student policy; maybe add some civics
lessons as well; how to petition your government, voting rights, personal
rights and responsibilities, etc. Just think of all the places in the world
where petitioning your government for more education spending isn't even an
option; where people get tossed in jail and prison and are tortured for
criticizing government actions or voicing public opinions or expressing
their thoughts. What's wrong with showing some respect and support for the
freedoms we enjoy and take for granted in this country? Things ain't
perfect, but it's all relative!
Michael Hohmann
13th Ward
http://www2.visi.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> Barbara Nelson
> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 6:25 PM
> To: Jordan S. Kushner; Minneapolis Issues
> Subject: Re: [Mpls] pledge to the cloth
>
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> Excuse me, but I just don't get what is wrong with saying the Pledge of
> Allegiance to the Flag in schools. We did it every day when I went to
> school (ahem, I did go to private school, so I don't know if it
> was done in
> public schools ways back then) and I'm not a totalitarian, at
> least not the
> last time I checked. I mean, saying the Pledge is saying we believe in
> America and liberty and justice for all is what it stands for (at least
> that's what it means to a child). And, those are the values that America
> stands for in a child's mind and that's what is taught in American History
> in grade school and high school, so why shouldn't that be reinforced. Ok,
> if kids are immigants who are not citizens or don't want to
> become citizens
> or it's against their religion, or something, let them sit it
> out. I'm not
> promoting prayer in school, or anything, and I don't even see why this
> thread is on the list.
>
> But, just asking, why is it totalitarian to say the Pledge of
> Allegiance in
> school. Where else would you learn the Pledge of Allegiance? It's just
> part of learning to respect and honor your country and the symbols of your
> country and what our country stands for. Last time I looked, I was a
> liberal.
> Barbara Nelson
> Seward
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