...were to not stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance? Every morning, Monday through Friday, students all across America stand, face the American flag, and say the 31 words that make up the Pledge of Allegiance. We pledge towards the symbol of America because of the freedom it has granted us and for all the people who fight for our country’s freedom. However, lately there has been a controversy over many elements of the pledge- should we continue to say it in schools? What about sporting events? Should “under God” be removed or should it stay? The Pledge of Allegiance should not be required to say at schools and sporting events because it violates the basic human rights like freedom of speech and freedom of religion....
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...American Flag has come to symbolize the freedom and unity of the United States. Schools across the nation have placed the American flag in their classrooms where children can view this symbol of their nation. A pledge of allegiance to this symbol became part of the flag code in 1942 (Source A). This implication involved students pledging their allegiance to their flag and nation with their right hand over their heart. Yet, today, the Pledge of Allegiance has become a controversial topic in schools across America. Now the question is debated over frequently, should the Pledge of Allegiance be allowed in schools? The Pledge of Allegiance has a core message of liberty and pride in our nation and, although it has reference to religion, its...
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...Francis Bellamy produced The Pledge of Allegiance In the year of August 1892 and President Eisenhower, got Congress to added the phrase under God into the Pledge of Allegiance. However, in 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," forming the 31-word pledge (Pintér, 2006). Still, are numerous of people who are against flag for they don't believe in the words God and are confused of t the meaning of the flag and heritage of 13 colonies. However, to have a good understand it patriotic stand for the flag and soldier who died protected this Great country. Therefore, the behavior of lawsuit against the pledge allegiance by Michael Newdow because his daughter was reciting pledge allegiance with...
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...Francis Bellamy produced The Pledge of Allegiance In the year of August 1892 and President Eisenhower, got Congress to add the phrase under God in the Pledge of Allegiance. However, in 1954, in acknowledgment of the Communist warning of the events, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words under God, forming the 31-word pledge (Pintér, 2006). Still, are numerous of people who are against flag for they don't believe in the words God and are confused about the meaning of the flag and heritage of 13 colonies. However, to have a good understanding it patriotic stand for the flag and soldier who died to protect this Great country. Therefore, the behavior of lawsuits against the pledge allegiance by Michael Newdow because his daughter was reciting pledge allegiance with the reference under California law. However, Elk Grove educators start school daily with leading students in a voluntary recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, including the reciting the of...
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...pieces of United States history that should be left alone the way they are; as should the Pledge of Allegiance. Two little words, “Under God,” have created a controversy among Americans today. Some people feel that these words go against the First Amendment rights. Some people feel that these words are pushing religion onto people with Atheist or Agnostic beliefs. Some people feel these words are affirming their allegiance to God. In 1892, a socialist minister, Francis Bellamy, wrote the original Pledge of Allegiance with the hopes of it being used by citizens in any country. This is what he wrote: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” (“Historic Documents”, 1995-2012) The words, “the Flag of the United States of America” were added in 1923. The words, “Under God” were not added until 1954, when President Eisenhower proposed to Congress that the words be added due to the hard times that the United States was enduring. Since 1954 The Pledge of Allegiance has read: “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.” (“Historic Documents”, 1995-2012) The real question is, should the words, “under God” stay in The Pledge of Allegiance?” Some people feel that the words “under God” staying in The Pledge of Allegiance go against their first amendment rights...
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...Today, there are many on-going debates discussing whether the words “under God” should remain in the pledge of allegiance. People who do not believe in the existence of a God argue that the words infringe the first amendment, and are attacking their beliefs; while on the other hand, people who agree with the inclusion of the words argue that the words “under God” are just a form of pledge not an actual religious belief. Essentially, the words “under God” should be removed from the pledge of allegiance because the original pledge did not contain the words, they violate the first amendment, they are not an example of separation of church and state, and they create a misjudgment of one’s patriotism, and put children in harm’s way. The first amendment states that, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof” (first 2008). In addition, the first amendment “forbids an establishment of religion by government” and by having the words under God be used while reciting the pledge establishes a religion based on the existence of a God (Hatcher 2008). The usage of the words under God in the pledge is a clear violation of the first amendment and separation of church and state. Furthermore, schools...
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...Title: The Pledge General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade our audience that The Pledge of Allegiance should be recited in schools. Central Idea/Thesis: The Pledge of Allegiance is a part of history and a part of this country and needs to be recited by children in schools. Introduction I. 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, for liberty, and justice for all. II. After today you will understand the importance of The Pledge of Allegiance and why children should recite it in schools. III. We all remember reciting The Pledge of Allegiance in school and it has recently been banned from being said every morning by students. IV. The Pledge of Allegiance is a part of history and a part of this country and needs to be recited by children in schools. Main Point 1: The Pledge of Allegiance has been banned from being recited in schools in several states. Main Point 2: Throughout the history of The Pledge of Allegiance, there have been several revisions and many misinterpretations. Main Point 3: The Pledge of Allegiance should still be recited in school. Transition (Internal Preview): First, Mrs. Charlery is going to tell you a little about the ban on The Pledge of Allegiance in schools, and then Mrs. Borton is going to tell you about the history of the pledge and what it is supposed to stand for. Body I. The Pledge of Allegiance has been ban...
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...Student Concerned about the Pledge of Allegiance In th~ essay, "Why the Pledge of Allegiance Should be Revised" by Gwen \Vilde. a writer in a composition course at Tufts University! Gwen Wilde vigorously asserts to eliminate the phras~ "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance. Primarily, Wilde assens the indigenous pledge was issued in 1892, recited as " I pledge allegiance to my flag, and the republic fur which it stands: one narion indivisible, with Liberty and justice for all.". Then, in 1923, "my flag • was revised to '1he flag of the United Stat.es," for immigrant purposes, as a way to show loyalty to the United States. Eventually, the Pledge of Allegiance has been rephrasing throughout the years. But. according to President Dwight D....
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...2: I Pledge the Allegiance to the Flag Latarsha S. Dowdell Society, Law, and Government – SOC 205 Dr. Clinton D. Gortney March 9, 2014 America. The land of the free home of the brave. These are the words that are cited when we sing the Star Spangled Banner. This is our song dedicated to our country. The Pledge of Allegiance was cited every morning before school started when I attended. It was our way of giving thanks to those that have fought and died for our freedom. Unfortunately, somewhere down the line, citing the Pledge of Allegiance became a political and religious issue. In this paper, I will summarize the points of the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow. I will also discuss the levels of the court through which the case evolved before it reached the Supreme Court. Next, I will briefly explain the decision of the Supreme Court and explain the fundamental impact that the court decision in question has had on American society in general and on ethics in American society in particular. Then, I will discuss whether I believe that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is a religious issue or a sign of respect for the United States. Finally, I will discuss whether or not I think public schools should be allowed to recite the pledge. In schools, children need to understand the importance of freedom and what it means to be patriotic in America. In doing so, every morning teachers lead their students in reciting...
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...The Pledge of Allegiance Shantae Lovelace Strayer University SOC 205 Society, Law And Government Professor Gregory Smith March15, 2015 Each day elementary school teachers in the Elk Grove Unified School District lead their classes in a group recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Respondent, Michael Newdow, is an atheist whose daughter participates in that daily exercise. Because the Pledge contains the words "under God," he views the School District's policy as a religious indoctrination of his child that violates the First Amendment. A divided panel of the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit agreed with Newdow. In light of the obvious importance of that decision, we granted certiorari to review the First Amendment issue and, preliminarily, the question whether Newdow has standing to invoke the jurisdiction of the federal courts. We conclude that Newdow lacks standing and therefore reverse the Court of Appeals' decision (Findlaw, n.d.). Summary of Court Case Petitioner school district requires each elementary school class to recite daily the Pledge of Allegiance. Respondent Newdow's daughter participates in this exercise. Newdow, an atheist, filed suit alleging that, because the Pledge contains the words "under God," it constitutes religious indoctrination of his child in violation of the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses. He also alleged that he had standing to sue on his own behalf and on behalf of his daughter as...
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...established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security”- Declaration of Independence. Look at what some of these revolutionaries of the time said: “Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.”- Thomas Paine. “I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical.”- Thomas Jefferson. Misinterpretations I wanted to tackle some of the ridiculous views on anarchy. So, here we go. Many people have obscure or wrong views on anarchy. This is because of the government, the media and other such things. Example(s): According to wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn anarchy means a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government). According to the same website anarchic means without law or control; "the system is economically inefficient and politically anarchic". Google has these up on their define page of anarchy and anarchic. I have multiple...
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...College Abstract The separation between the church and state has been an immense issue throughout the years and will continue to be an issue. There are many different groups that oppose the idea of keeping the church and state separate, but America is a very diverse country filled with people of different races and who have many different religions and beliefs. I believe that by keeping the church and state separate when dealing with education is beneficial. Writing Assignment 4 The separation of church and state, is the concept to keep religions out of government. It was made to keep the government neutral and so no national religion would ever be established. Over the years is has been a very heated issue. As this issue grows, America grows in population, our nation is the only country where people from many different backgrounds and cultures come together, and with them come all their different religions. History Our nation was started because people craved freedom of religion. Many Pilgrims fled from Great Britain to acquire freedom of religion, because at that time Great Britain had a national religion. It was so important to them to have religious freedom that they gave up all they had. They gave up the security of staying in Great Britain and they travelled to the unknown. Many of them died in the first year they were here. They made a sacrifice to better the lives of their children and everyone else who came after them. First Amendment of the Constitution ...
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...di-Pertuan Agong IV. OBJECTIVE OF RK • Achieving a greater unity for all her peoples • Maintaining a democratic way of life • Creating a just nation shall be equitably distributed • Ensuring a liberal approach to her rich and diverse cultural traditions, and • Building a progressive society which shall be oriented to modern science and technology. Recitation It is a norm for primary and secondary public schools in Malaysia to recite the pledge weekly during a compulsory assembly. Pledge reading follows immediately after the singing of the Malaysian national anthem, Negaraku. Of some interest, the Rukun Negara could usually be found behind the cover of every exercise book that is typically used by primary and secondary Malaysian public school students. This is primarily a move recognised to have been formulated to emulate the similar tactic introduced by the Singapore government immediately after her departure from the Malaysian Federation in 1965. Recently, on December 8, 2005, the Malaysian government has made reading of the pledge compulsory at official functions. The announcement was made a few...
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...anthems, stop saying their morning pledges, or stop attending rituals traditions end then Nation’s power downfalls. Chapter three of Gendering Paradoxes discusses examples of traditions in depth, such as celebrating the Kings birthday or the morning assembly. In the first paragraph of chapter 3 performing patriotism Adely speaks to the staff at the school, as they discuss about celebrations for the Kings birthday the secretary asks a solid question. “All the girls? Can’t we send some of them out? Not all of them will be willing to go anyway. ” (Adely 57). She brings up an excellent point about how some of the girls would make up excuses for instance their parents wouldn’t allow them to participate. It sounds as though practicing these traditions is by force “At Al-Khatwa girls were engaged in rituals and...
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...“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” (Bellamy). The pledge of Allegiance is what almost every student in the nation recites or had recited every morning from the day they start school till the day they graduate, but why is it that we don’t truly mean what we say? The adults now that have formed rules such as “Don’t ask don’t tell” and that gays should not be allowed to serve in the military once said the pledge, and should definitely know what it stands for, so why do these rules not give us equality and justice for all? I believe that liberty is an intrinsic part of the individual; members of society can ensure liberty through government protection from the moment they are born or become a citizen of a country and obtain the individual guaranteed rights. Liberty has been defined as the condition of a society in which individuals can be free ‘politically’ and free to develop as individuals. For stable individual liberty to be maintained, the people must have oversight and control of the...
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