Sunday, March 28, 2010

Just 31 easy words . . . right?


Every morning students across the nation stand and recite the pledge of allegiance facing the flag in honor of our country. While many of us repeat these 31 words without hesitation, some teachers and students question this act. Many people find problems with the pledge of allegiance and even refuse to stand up and give their allegiance to our country. Have you yourself ever thought about the words in the pledge of allegiance? Read the words to the pledge of allegiance below and post your initial reactions. What words do you think are controversial? Do you notice any problems right away???

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all

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