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Haven't asked anything "controversial " in a while so... Do you think the pledge of allegiance should be discontinued in schools? Why or why not?

One of my core education classes for college is going a debate on this topic right now on whether or not schools should or shouldn't discontinue making students participate in the pledge of allegiance every morning and why. Since I'm allowed to research and ask opinions from others I decided why not ask on here since most people are pretty blunt on their views.
I'm not giving my opinion on this, only because I'm I'm supposed to be a neutral party but would really appreciate to know others thoughts of this and why they feel the way they do about it.
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windinhishair · 61-69, M
The Pledge of Allegiance was the second thing we did every morning in kindergarten in South Carolina. The first thing we did was sing Dixie.

I'd like to see it discontinued or at least made optional due to its reference to the "One Nation, Under God" phrase. Some students may not be Christian and should not be forced to recite something incompatible with their religious teachings.
DonaldTrumpet · 70-79, M
@windinhishair GODz BLeZZ Dixie