(...) I've wondered whether conservatives would cringe or rejoice at this gutless attempt at sidestepping the issue, since the only real message that it sends is that schools should control children, not their parents. -->Bruce<-- (21 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
(...) I'm an atheist. I refused to speak the pledge throughout my school years. I was beaten and ridiculed by my peers while the teachers pretended not to notice because of my stance. I oppose the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance because that (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
