Intercom: Good morning. Teachers, please turn on your televisions for the morning announcements.
TV: Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
...sound familiar? Every day at school students are asked to stand with hand-on-heart and recite the Pledge. While it is not mandatory to say the Pledge, it's encouraged as a way to honor our Country. At the very least, it is important not to create a disturbance during the Pledge as a sign of respect. Instead of the Pledge, some school have students stand at silent, respectful attention to the playing of our National Anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key (see the first stanza below).
O! say can you see by the dawn's early light / What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? / Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, / O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? / And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, / Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. / O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave / O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Your Assignment: How do you feel about the Pledge and/or the National Anthem. What do you do during this time? Do you agree with the idea of being respectful towards these ceremonies? Why/Why not? Explain. Your comment must be at least 4 complete and well-written sentences and is due no later than Friday at 3:30 pm.
For fun... here is the late, great Jimi Hendrix performing his very cool rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner at Woodstock in 1969.
102 comments:
Nicholas S. per.1
I think the National Anthem is very important to our nation.Because people fought for our Nation and some people dont respect that.I think the people who do not stand and put there hand on the there heart should be put in jail.Because these people fought for there life for years.
I do pledge too the flag everyday exept weekends,im vary greatful to live were i do. Im going to have too b hounest with this i feel the pledge is'nt all that important.Soo im being hounest i dont care about the pledge but i do respect my nation tho.hahaha im first this time =)))))
I like the pledge because I like to show my respect to my country. I also like the national anthem because i like the words and the melody. During the pledge and anthem I always sing along and say the pledge! I agree with being respectful of these ceremonies because it shows your respect to your country!
I agree with being respectful during both the Pledge and the National Anthem. During the Pledge I know some kids who talk during it, even me sometimes, but it's important to respect it because it states your alleigance to the United States. Also I extremely respect the National Anthem because it was written in honor of a U.S. fort that was bombed by the British, and still stood afterwards with the American flag still hanging from the pole. So the National Anthem has a lot of history behind it so it deserves to be respected.
I think that you should be respectful to our national anthem because that is the americas song. We have ppl fighting for our freedom in Irac so we can at least be respectful enough to respect them. We should be happy that we live in an independent state. So when you here the national anthem you should stop and remember the people who are fighting for our rights.
I think singing the Star-Spangled Banner might be a good idea. I mean, we sing the Pledge of Alligance every day and it might be nice to mix things up. I know most kids get bored with reciting the same things over and over again. Only, I'm not sure everyone knows the anthem by heart and most kids won't take the time to look at the TV screen and follow along with the words. I've thought about it before but it might just be too big a hassle. Our school is already very used to and attatched to the Pledge.
( P.S.- Great video. I love Jimi Hendrix;D )
I feel that kids should not be forced to sing the national anthem, although they should be forced to stand up and be quiet. I think that kids should be respectful towards these ceremonies because they remind us of our past and what we believe in as a nation. When I listen to the national anthem I generally think about an e-mail my mom sent me. The e-mail was a video of this teacher who explained to his students what the national anthem ment and why they should sing it. I thought that the teachers speech really made his students think about the national anthem and whats so important about it.
Our country is the best country in my opinion and deserves all of the respect in the world! So during the pledge i think that all students even if they don't say the pledge should be quiet and show respect, even though i don't do that all the time we should.I do think that its a good idea for students in other schools to be quiet during the star spangled banner too.
I think the pledge of alliegence is a good way to show your effection and repect for the country. It realy is bad when a kid just doesn't stand up or put there hand on there heart. I love the country and am happy to be a part of it.
i think the nationall anthem is good way to represant our country. it also represents our troops that went to war and fought for our country. the national anthem has alot of history in and how it stated by a guy who saw the british loose and he wrote of of that war. thats why i think it is a good thing.
I agree that it is respectful to say the Pledge of Allegiance. We live in the United States and if your not going to honor were you live. Then why live here? Also, I think that to sing the National Anthem is important to show your respect to your country.
I agree with being respectful during both the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem. I think everyone should say the Pledge of Allegiance to show respect to our nation. What I think when I'm saying the Pledge is that I'm proud to live in United States of America. I think both the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance are very important.<3
How I feel about the national anthem that is very inspirational. what I like about it that it is very cool. Also I'm very loyal to my country. Finally I'm proud to be an american
I think our national anthem is perfect for our free country. The lyrics say it all, what I mean is that it shows what we have been threw. From war to politics, the flag is still there. But honestly i do not care one bit about that song, it has a good tone but not that great. If we had to do the pledge i still would not do it, Its like if we dont do the pledge one time and the country doesnt trust us. But i am still thankfull to live in our free country. ( i wouldnt say its free because of all these bogazz lwas and all.
I think the Pledge of Allegiance is important because it is supposed to be a time when we are suppose to stop what we are doing, recite the pledge and show our respect. I don't think it's necessary to sing the national anthem because I think that that’s a little overboard to listen/sing it everyday. No offense to the national anthem, but it’s a little slow and it gets boring and soon enough people will just stop listening to it. I think the kids should be respectful and stand up and not talk during the pledge, though.
What I think about our pledge and National Anthem is that it shows our patiatisom to the country. Also that it should make us feel proud to be in a free country, and to rember how long it took to get to be free. If people don't want to stand and put their hand on their chest should be their choice no one should get mad at that person. But, I believe that everyone should particapte in the pledge and National Anthem but thats my choice.
I'm a true Amerian Blonde Country Girl who respects the USA loud&proud!While it's going on I will respectfully say the pledge while thinking about the National Athem.If he National Anthem is on i will sing it inside my head,because it is one of my favorite songs too.If you have not 1 little respect for the National Anthem or the Pledge then your heart does not belong as a true American cause you dont respect it,when you SHOULD! :-]
I'm proud of the Pledge and the National Anthem because they both represent our freedom and allegiance to our country. While the Pledge is being recited on the T.V, I usually stand with my hand on my chest, saying the words along with the recording. I do agree with the idea of being respectful towards these ceremonies. These ceremonies commemorate important historical events and are a good way to show that you love your country!
I think the National Anthem is important because it show's our pride and respect for our free country, And to all the men and woman fighting in the war. But i don't really think it's manditory to sing it, I rather just stand up and be quiet, an that's what i do. During the pledge sometimes i say the words and sometimes i don't, i kinda talk sometimes to but i don't mean to disrespect.
I think it is crazy not to respect the pledge. I mean if you don't want to say it thats one thing but if your talking or making rude noises then it's like slaping one of the soldiers in iraq in the face. So all im saying is respect it, but I dont see why other schools don't allow you to sing. I think singing is making the song better. Thank you, and have a nice day
I think the Pledge of Allegiance is a very important part of our day. When the pledge comes on in the morning I don't always recite the pledge, but I stand up along with my fellow classmates. I 100% agree with the idea of being respectful during the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance because it reminds us all of the brave soldiers that fought and are still fighting for our country. In my opinion, not standing or carrying a conversation during the Pledge or Anthem, is sort of disrespecting our great country and the men and women who have served in the military. I agree with Alexandra, maybe we start saying the National Anthem instead of the Pledge, or maybe we should alternate days. Monday we say the pledge and Tuesday we say the Anthem. Either way, both are important to this country. :)
I think that the national anthem and the pledge are nice and respectful to the people that served and died in the war, but I dont think we should have to do it!! My reason why is because isn't Florida suppose to be a free country??? Shouldn't we be able to choose waht we want to do or what we want to say? I think so!! I think if we want to say it then we will, but if we dont then the peolple can just remain silent.
I think that it is very important that we plegde everymorning during the announcements because we are showing respect to our country. Also because Mrs.Mogan yells at us if we dont:) But we are so lucky to live in the country that we do. We dont have to go so many days without food or water like those poor people in africa and other countries. I am happy that I live in America and I wouldnt want to live anywhere else. Oh and that guitar thing that Jimi Hendrix did was very cool!!!
The Pledge is very important because it represents all of the struggles our country went through and all of the poeple who were killed to form our country and it is a great way to start the day. Even though I get bored by the pledge and start talking i think that it need s to be respected. I would much rather start the day off with the national anthem than the pledge i still think that either of them deserve respect. I would also like the anthem more than the pledge because that would definatly wake me up better than the pledge.
There sure are alot of songs out there; but, by far, i think the national anthem is the best. In elementary we did both to show are respect and honor to the country. i think both, the pledge and the anthem, are equally important because what soldiers did and are doing for there country to keep its freedom is priceless and deserves AT LEAST a pledge and/or anthem! i honestly do care about the pledge because i am grateful to be a citizen of the land of the free. people would die just to come vsit the USA, just to take a breath of freedom for once and i honestly think we take that for granted sometimes. yay im #11....:D
I think it is the right thing to do.It shows that you respect those who had gona to war for us. I always rise when it is that time of the day and i shw respect by standing quitly.
I personallly think the plege is very important and I pledge everyday. If you think about it thousands of people have dided for this country just so we can be free. I'm proud to be living in this country and i'm proud to be a part of it. So i'm not afraid to say that the pledge is very important to me and everyone should honor it.
I think the Pledge of Allegence is very important even though most people talk. Even me. I also think the National Anthem is also important. This is because it shows how strong America is and was.
I think we should all be greatful we live in a free country. I know I'm really greatful an happy to be living in the USA. The pledge ? Well its important I guess, but I do think the song is good.
The Star spangled Banner is the most inportaant thing in U.S. poetry.During the song I think abouth all the veterans that died in a war. I agree that people have to be respectful because people hav died for our country and its an honor to sing it.
I think that the National Anthem should be played in school rather than the Pledge of Allegiance. This song is definitely more important than the Pledge. During this time, people should just stay still, and be quiet, but they don’t need to put their hand on their heart in my opinion. I think that the Pledge is nowhere near as important as the National Anthem.
I think that saying the pledge every morning is very important. I think that it is very important because soldiers fought so that our land could be free. Even though sometimes people talk during the pledge or when the national anthem is on , we still respect the song. But I dont think that we should sing the national anthem every day. I think this way because saying the pledge is fine.
I think the National Anthem is the most important song to our nation. I think it is because it was the song made during the war against Britain and that was the war that won us our independence. Also I think that you should be respectful toward the song. You should because it is the national song and everyone should respect it.
I think that the national anthem is important, because it represents us. It was created from Francis Scottkey. The purpose of creating this poem/song was to tell the British that our flag is still there during what was happening. To me the star spankled Banner is very important, and has to stay with America for ever.
I think the national anthem is very important. It represents america showing courage and bravery. This is because the song was wrote during a battle in America. All people should show respect to this song. During it I stand up and respect it.
I do the pledge on the week days. What it means to me is that we have are freedom. Other countrys dont have a pledge or Nation Anthem. To me it means that we have are freedom are rights.
I think the National Anthem is important because we're thanking and respecting Veterans that fought in the war. I think we all should stand for the anthem because we would not be what we are today without them. I always stand up and pledge because i respect veterans, and my grandfather was in the army as a paratrooper. So me standing up for Grandpa is important.
I think that the National Anthem is a great song that represents our freedom in the battle of 1812 at Fort McHenery. I know all the words to the National Anthem and i think it is a cool song to sing. when I go to baseball games I sing with the person on the felid singing it as well. I love the National Anthem.
i think that the national anthem is a great way to show of great are nation is. it show that we honor are dead comraidsthat fought hard for there country.it show thatwe respect other people for who they are.it was to show that we will support any one in need. thats what i think of the national aethem.
The National Anthem is very important to our nation. We are blessed to live in America and many people don't realize how lucky we are to live here. There are people fighting for our country right now. The pledge is a way to show respect for America.
Every (school day) I say the pledge. I think it is very important and necessary to respect both the national anthem and the pledge. Although you don't have to say or sing them I think you should stand up to respect them and our country when they are playing. My opinion is that if we don't respect our country who will?
Juan M. per.1
I agre that we shoud onor the pledg becouse we ow our freedom to our forfather witch fought for it and making these country as beaoutifull and free as it is today
I Think the National Anthem is very important to our nation because to me i feel that the anthem expresses the right way to be AMERICANS....AND I PROUD TO BE ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone should at the least stand up when the pledge is playing. This would show respect and honor to the United States. This is where we live and where many have died to be free and live like we now are. So, I think that we should respect that by at the least standing up.
I like how we say the pledge of alligence every day. it helps us remember what a great, unified country we are. despite what the television, comedians, and radio stations have to say about it, i would want to live in US more then, say, I would want to like in mexico or canada. (I'm not trying to offend people, and I apologize if I do.) it shows how america, though we have many ethnicity's and races, we are united as one.
Our National Anthem is a great sign of respect to me,you, and our country. When ever you here this song i thick you should stand and put your hand to your heart. So to anwser your question to say that it is a good idea to prsent your hand to your heart to give thank to are country.Because the USA has went thow a lot of stuff since the revoutionovary war.
I think everyone should stand up for our national anthem and pledge because it show's respect to the country. Only like half my class stands up for the pledge and it makes me mad because they don't even care for our country. Then, when I do tell people to stand up, Mrs. Small yells at me. It's sad to see that some people don't care that they get to live in a great country.
I feel that the Pledge of Allegiance is important because it shows that you respect your country and you are grateful for the soldiers that died in the war to get us were we are now " A free country". In second period when they have the pledge on i stand and say it but i dont stand for the moment of reflection. I do agree with these ceremonies because I want to respect my country. So yeah this is why i think that the pledge is important.
The National Anthem is special to all americans. We shall not be forced to sing the anthem because it is ones freedom of speech. We all have our own rights and it is each of our decision to stand and pledge the flag of United States of America. The U.S Supreme Court case : West Virginia Board Of Eduction vs. Barnette, rules that no student can be forced to pledge of alligiance or salute the U.S flag. If anyone chooses not to pledge, it is their right and freedom.
I agree with showing some respect for the pledge because you are reconizing all the people who went through all the trouble to get us to be a free country. I respect this because i am happy where i live and wouldnt want to be with a country that had a dictator. People who dont respect it I dont agree with them. I think everyone should respect it because you live here be grateful
I think that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem are great ways to honor our country. Everybody should stand and be quiet during the Pledge to show respect towards our nation. I also think that schools should play the National Anthem sometimes too. I don’t know all the words to the National Anthem but I’m sure if I heard it more I would learn.
raul mediavilla per.4
i think that the national anthem is one reason to show that we were ment to be a country. every one who wants to live in the united states should respect this song and when ever it is sang while there there they should give much appreciation. and respect what the soldiers and all people who faught for are country full respect.
Even though I don't always be quiet during the pledge, I think it needs to be respected because think about, In the revoultionary war a bunch of untrained men with some guns went up against the country with - at the time - the best army AND navy in the world.. And we still won, and even today, we're still fighting for our country and beliefs and people are still dieing for their country and beliefs. We need to honor these brave men and women, though singing the National Anthem does seem a bit derastic, being quiet and respectful during the pledge, does not.
I think the National Anthem is cool because every nation has one but I think its a little to old.
I think the National Anthem is very important to our nation. The reason i think this is because it honor our country and the people in history who fought for or independence. Honestly I can care less about the anthem and most people agree from my perspective, but i care about my nation and its history
the pledge of allegiance and the national anthem are important to me. Because both represent part of our history. Standing up for the national anthem/pledge of allegiance shows respect for our country and the people who have fought in all the wars that they did. If people werent standing up for our pledge/anthem that would upset me because i would be respectful to any other countrys anthem
I think we should all stand for the National Anthem it is a symbol of our pride for our country. I think you should put your hand on your heart because it will show your love from your heart for your country.Also we just learned not to long ago about the wars and how many people lost there life and it really messed up not to stand. so I love how we are a free country and mainly safe and I think it deserves alot of respect.
Ved S. P1
I think the Pledge of Allegiance is very important because I think it represents how we respect our nation. When the Pledge of Allegiance plays on the morning announcements, I always stand because I think it is a great way for us to show respect for our country. Yes I do agree with the idea of being respectful toward this ceremony. I agree because I think it is a great way to show respect for our country and the men who died to protect it.
Everyday i stand up for the pledge.I like our nation but i dont think we should do the pledge everyday.It shows honor for our country.We are supposed to stand and be quiet and respect it but sometimes i talk and also other people probably.
I think are toon anthyem is really importan because the man who wrote it was captured by the British on a ship. I always solute to our flag but sometimes I forget to do it I just think it is important to our country because it shows the he'll we went through at war. MY NAME IS IN THE NEW BOOK WE ARE READING¡¿¡¿¡
I think the pledge and the anthem are both important to me and this nation.Well because saying the pladge is very means your giving ur respects to your nation. And singing the anthem means your giving respects to the people who died and the flag and other things.
I belive that the National Anthem is important to our country because there is many people wounded or dead trying to defend this great county. Everyone should stand up in the morning to show respect to this country. If the kids don't want to put there hand over there hearts then they should be quiet. All in all people should show respect to the United States.
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I think the national Anthem is important because people fought for the nation plus gave there live. It give re4soect to all the people fighting over seas. People who do not want the the Anthem it just fine by me it is there opion. Put in my view everybody should love it.
I also think that the National Anthem is very important to our nation because it shows how we were thankful for the flag. Another reason it is important was because it also shows your respect to this country, and I love america, I mean think about it in what other countries can you practically be free, say what you want, in other countries if you say something about the president you get thrown in jail.
I think the national Anthem is very imortant to our Nation.The reason why i think the national Anthem honors our country. So I think that people should do the pledge because there were people who worked so hard to make the country free.I stand during the pledge because it shows respect, so why not do it?
I think the pledge is very important. Its not only in respect of our country but its also in respect of the people that died and fought for our country.Most students like to talk with friends durinhg this 5 seconds we have to stand and listen to it.I stand with my hand on my heart listening to the pledge.
The National Anthem is extremely important to the United States. It shows respect for those who served and died fighting for our country. These veterans deserve their own song for what they have sacrificed for their country. People who don't show respect for them is just, I don't know how to describe it just rude. I will always show respect for our soldiers and our country.
I think that people should be forced to at least stand up and be silent. But i do not think it is fair to have to sing. I know many people that don't even stand up during the pledge or the national anthem. These people don't stand up often, but when they do stand up they talk and disrupt everyone around them. The pledge and the national anthem should be respected more than they are. And I will always stand up and be silent whether it is the national anthem or the pladge.
I think the Pledge of alliegence and the national anthem are very important to our country. Even though i say we shouldnt be forced to sing the national anthem if we dont want to sing it, I say we should still have to stand up and give our respect to our country. We should also pay our respects to all of the soldiers that fought in wars and had died.
I think the Pledge of the Alligence is good way to show your way of respect to the countryr. During the the National Anthem & the Pledge of Alligence i stand there with my right hand of my heart. Thats the way everyone does it. Why do people not stand and sing the Anthem or the Pledge i dont know why but its disrespectfull.
The nataional anthem deserves respect.Because people fought for are freedom. People that dont respect it are saying that they dont like there country.So i think people should stand and respect are national anthem.
I think we should be able to sing our National Anthem freely.A teacher shouldn't get mad at you for singing the National Anthem. you cant get suspended for singing the National Anthem.
I think the National Anthem is very important to our nation.It tells us what happened during the war. it deserves alot of respect... you have to put your hand on your heart and stand up and sing it along. but if you dont you sould be fined for not being loyal to your contry.:)
i think that the national anthem is very important to our country. I think that all americans should show to respect to our nation because we are the best. Many people fought and died in many american wars and therfore i think our anthem deserves respect. I respect and love our nation. (I also love keden)and horses
I think the National Anthem is important. It repersent all the wars that happen in are country. People fought for are countray and made us the strongest countray in the world. people dont belong in this countray if they dont respect the Nationl Anthem.
The National Anthem is a really good way to show respect for your country. There are so many soilders dying and fighting in Iraq just for our freedom. The least we can do is stand up and say the national anthem. It's very rude if you dont. And that's why everyone should say the national anthem!(:
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I feel that the pledge is a great opportunity to show respect for our country.Even tho i sometimes dont stand for the pledge i think its good that peaple stand up for the pledge.I usually just stand there or im playing around or im finishing my homework its either of those.I do agree with the idea of being respectful towards these ceremonies.
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I think that our national anthem is very important to our country. It definitely should be required to be quiet and respectful. It shows that we are loyal as americans and loyal to our country. Without it, how could we call ourselves a country?
I don't think it should be necessary to say the pledge of allegiance until everybody in america is with "liberty and justice for all." I saw on the news that a 10 year old boy fought against the pledge because he felt that people who want to marry the same gender should have the same equal rights as anybody else. that's what i feel about the pledge of allegiance.
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Honestly i love living and i respect this country and those who fought for it. However, I'm not American so I don't feel that patriotic. When the pledge is on or the national anthem is playing I stand, remain silent and put my hand on the heart, but I don't sing along. I think its very important for people to atleast stand out of courteousy.
i think that it is very important that you say the national anthem because it is the least you could do to salute the soldiers over in the middle esat fighting for us and all you have to do is stand up and say a few words
I put my hand on my heart and sing the pledge of alligence. I think what i am already doin is fine because a song isnt really that important. We should just like say god bless america or something. That my opinion and everyone is different.
I think that the pledge is ok every morning. I also think that it's repectful to stand at the pledge to honor all of the people who died for this country. The people who made this country were are being respected in the national anthem which ok too.
I think the National Anthem is very important to are nation to remind us about the people who fought for us and died for us. During the National Anthem i stand in respect. I also think the Pledge is a great thing to do in classes to remind us that we live in a great country.And it shows respect to are country.
I believe it is right to stand and recite the pledge/anthem. i think its a shame that at this school it doesnt play both, becuase most kids just sit down after the pledge. and thats disrespectful, knowing there are men and women surving our country right now, at my other school they made us say the pledge then they would play the anthem.
I think that the pledge is importent to our country because it shows respect for the country that is the United States. If we didnt have the pledge then we would show how much we dont really care for our nation and its a great opportunity to show respect.
I think that the natinal anthem is cool. Some schools have a moment of silence as respect, but imagine how much repect we have when we do both. I also hate it when people dont take the pledge of allegence seriously. That gets me so mad they are living in a country were you can almost do what you whant. When there are countrys were you cant even wear what you want to wear. If you wont say the pledge at least stand there in silents foor repect. Thats what i think about ther pledge.
I like the pledge and the national anthem because they both show respect to our country and i do pledge to the flag everyday but just not on the weekend. The National Anthem is important but then the pledge isnt really but is still respect our country.
I think that our national anthem is very important. If you dont stand or put your hand on your heart is very disrespecful. And it is like saying that you dont care about our country. I hold my hand on my heart an stand in silence during the anthem because I respect my country.
Ok soo i dont always resite the pledge every day but I definitly stand. I dont know anyone that dosnt think the pledge is a good thing. Whoever thinks they shouldnt stand for the pledge is obviously crazy! I love america I love where i live sure theres places in the world id love to visit but i could never imagine living anywhere else. So for those people who fought for me to love my country and be free i stand for the pledge, and to me the anthems awesome! I love it when the people at the baseball game come out and sing it I always stand with my hand over my heart like a true american! < haha sounds cheesey but its true! :))
I stand every morning in school for the pledge because it is a way to show respect to are nation and where we live. I think its important to show respect because then you feel respected to. I also think that out of all the songs that we can sing for are nation .. the National Anthem has to be the best!
Well I personally don't really feel like standing and putting my hand on my heart for a minute like some americans also. I mean it is good to show respect but it is not mandatory to do so. But, I pay my respects (sometimes) to what Francis Scott key saw at fort McHenry.
I belive that the U.S. would not be the same without the anthem. The anthem is important because it was made during our war for independance. I also believe that the pledge is important because it shows loyalty to the U.S. I also beleive that the moment of scilence is important because i give thanks to those who served in the previous wars.
I take pride in being an American. I stand up for the pledge of allegiance every day. If the Star Spangled Banner is being played, I will stand up. I stand up, because I am proud to be an American.
I do respect the anthem beacuse alot of people died for this country. I do like the pledge. I think when ever I do it about alot of things that went on in america. all the things people have given up for the place we live.
I feel proud when i recite the National Anthem. Im proud to be an american and through out the pledge i stand there with a smile on my face. I do agree that we should all be silently respectful when reciting the plege because weither your proud or not were all live in this country and were all americans.
I think that the National Anthem is vey important because it reminds us of the people who died in any war. For example Iraq because many people in that war had died it might be your family or friends. I don't resect people who beleave in our nation.
The national anthem is no joke. We have liberty and justice (thats what it says in the pledge) and i do take it serios when it goes on in the morning. It is so disrespectful when half the class doesnt even stand up to say the pledge. i doooo:) its time well all be respectful.
I do pledge to the flag every morning when it comes up on the tv for the morning announcments. im very greatful to live here. My dad is from a 3rd world country and i do how lucky we are. i respect the nation we live in because its a great nation
I think the pledge of alligiance is a very insperational song that talk about all the things the United States of America. Also i think it is good to sing the pledge every morning because all of the men and women fighting in Iraq for our country are making are country what it is today.... FREE.
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