<p>“What does bother me is that, in elementary school, we were FORCED to say it”</p>
<p>There was a girl that would stand, and just stare at the flag as we said the pledge in elementary school. I’m not religious, I still said it, I didn’t understand the meaning of the words, nor did I care at the time. But in hindsight, I realize that girl in elementary had different beliefs and ideologies. </p>
<p>My middle school teacher, mentioned this topic. He said that if we didn’t agree with the Under God part, that we didn’t have to say it. However, we were still expected to stand up when everyone else was saying the pledge and take off our hats and hoods if it was on. I think this is a better way to go about it–rather than force someone to say it.</p>