im america is a freee place, than why are we supposed to blindly recite the pledge day after day. The pilgrims came over for religious freedom. So if a muslim wants to go to school, without haveing to say the pledge everyday, why should he have to complain to a teacher, and possibly embarrass himself with all the "un-patriotic" attitude? i "" that because its not - in fact, its almost the opposite. why? why should you live in a free country if your not free to decide if saying a memorized script is right for you?
I respect the country. in terms of respectng it, and being patriotic and such, i consider myself doing my share. i volenteer in my town, quite often too. my family helps give out thanksgiving baskets, christmas baskets, gives to the food pantry, and more. i do community service often, and pick up trash. i recycle.
but i believe one of the best things about our country is the freedom within. and that includes religious freedom.