1) "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." The pledge has been recited for many years. The pledge shows patriotism and loyalty for the United States of America. The pledge shows symbolism for our flag, which in turn represents what this country was built and founded upon, freedom. The words "under god" were added in 1952 when the Knights of Columbus thought that it would be a good addition, because it was used in Lincoln's, Gettysburg Address.
2) The Ninth Circuit did not rehear the case because they felt that it was a patriotic act and not a religious act. The pledge was not only made to show their loyalty to God, but mainly to show loyalty to America. They agreed with the Supreme Court in the fact that the pledge is not unconstitutional.
3) The first amendment is what started the controversy. The first amendment grants the rights of freedom of speech and religion. Some people believe that using "under god" in the pledge goes against their freedom as a citizen. Using "under god" is mainly based on the Christan religion so other religions are offended.
4) Some say that using "Under God" in the pledge of allegiance is a patriotic act that has been here for 111 years. Others say that there children were "injured" by being forced to listen to the teachers recite the pledge of allegiance. The congress say that if it is unconstitutional to say "Under God" in the pledge, then it is unconstitutional to read the Constitution or the Gettysburg Address, because it is listed in both of them.
5) "Our Board of Education believes strongly that our students should be allowed to recite the Pledge. We are proud to defend the pledge of Allegiance." I agree with this statement. All Americans should be proud to recite the pledge. The pledge is a patriotic thing, we should all take time to show our loyalty for our country.
2) The Ninth Circuit did not rehear the case because they felt that it was a patriotic act and not a religious act. The pledge was not only made to show their loyalty to God, but mainly to show loyalty to America. They agreed with the Supreme Court in the fact that the pledge is not unconstitutional.
3) The first amendment is what started the controversy. The first amendment grants the rights of freedom of speech and religion. Some people believe that using "under god" in the pledge goes against their freedom as a citizen. Using "under god" is mainly based on the Christan religion so other religions are offended.
4) Some say that using "Under God" in the pledge of allegiance is a patriotic act that has been here for 111 years. Others say that there children were "injured" by being forced to listen to the teachers recite the pledge of allegiance. The congress say that if it is unconstitutional to say "Under God" in the pledge, then it is unconstitutional to read the Constitution or the Gettysburg Address, because it is listed in both of them.
5) "Our Board of Education believes strongly that our students should be allowed to recite the Pledge. We are proud to defend the pledge of Allegiance." I agree with this statement. All Americans should be proud to recite the pledge. The pledge is a patriotic thing, we should all take time to show our loyalty for our country.
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