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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CopperCicada · M

We always said it in school. It wasn't a big deal. No drama.

If you think about it... it is peculiar in some ways?

How would you feel if your partner wanted to renew your wedding vows DAILY?

WV Board of Education v. Barnette ruled that you can't compell a kid to recite it or punish them for not reciting it.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@CopperCicada The pledge was formally adopted by Congress in 1942, and the current language wasn't adopted until 1954, when the words "Under God" were added.

CopperCicada · M

@windinhishair My "we always said it at school" was a personal comment.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@CopperCicada We always said it as well, right after Dixie. But it is a relatively new phenomena, not an old tradition. I agree it is kind of odd to have to say it daily.