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Should Students Recite the Pledge of Allegiance?

In just a few short weeks, thousands of kids will head back to school and that begs the question, "Should kids be required to say the Pledge of Allegiance daily?"

Written by Sarah Worthman

When students head back to the classroom in just a few weeks, they'll start each day with the Pledge of Allegiance — a tradition that goes back generations.

In Minnesota, as is the case with most states, classrooms in public schools are required to offer the pledge or the National Anthem daily, but students are not required to actually stand up and recite it. Most do, of course, but some students object to the phrase "Under God" and refuse to take part in the daily routine.

The issue has surfaced nationally. Earlier this year, a state lawmaker in Arizona introduced a bill to require students to recite the pledge. Other states, including Oregon and Nebraska, have had discussions on whether to require the pledge to be recited in schools.

But, what do you think? Should all students be required to recite the pledge? Should schools be required to offer it? Tell us what you think in the comments. 


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