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Originally Posted by CptSternn
They still do it in Virginia as well.
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Yes.. yes they do.
I was told be a teacher that if I did not stand AND recite the pledge, she would take reprocussional administrative action against me.
I remained sitting, and didn't say a word.
She went to the principal (who I happen to be on very friendly terms with) who told me teacher to back the hell off (well, not literally)..
I now carry around the page in our *huge* student handbook that says we are allowed to sit during the pledge, and not be required to recite it.
I was threatened a lot in elementary school, and my right to refuse was never defended. After middle school though..
I refuse to pledge my allegiance to any country or government, as I do not support either.