The First Amendment

The first amendment gives us the freedom of speech, press, religion and petition. Many people find that the pledge of allegiance infringes on their first amendment right. People find fault with the words "under god" and "liberty and justice for all"

Read the article below published by CBS News about a court case that deals with the words "under god" in the pledge of allegiance.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/10/14/national/main577944.shtml

Next watch the short video clip provided by CNN about a 10 year old boy who refuses to say the pledge because of the words "liberty and justice for all"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT9I-36aim8