Should children be forced to stand and say the Pledge of Allegience?

[Pirate Bill]

Originally Posted by Betty

They could have have a learning experience by discussing the pledge, her viewpoints, it's history and had a great debate about it.

I totally agree.

Nobody should be forced to participate in anything. It sounds like the teachers involved panicked and didn't deal with it appropriately. By having an open class discussion the teacher would have had the opportunity to explore the meaning behind the pledge. Giving the student an opportunity to give her point of view is not something to be feared either. If she "converts" other students to her cause then they have made that decision with more information instead of just in rebellion to unjust authority.