This subject heading is just ridiculous.
To recite the Pledge of Allegiance is fascism???
It's jingoistic and nationalist and all that, but fascism?
The term has been abused to the point of uselessness here on this list, but this plows new manure.
-Chip Berlet
-----Original Message----- From: owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com [mailto:owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com]On Behalf Of Kevin Robert Dean Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 9:10 PM To: lbo-talk at lists.panix.com Cc: wny-so-activist at yahoogroups.com Subject: Fascism anyone?
Posted on Tue, Feb. 12, 2002
STUDENT PATRIOTISM The Associated Press
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/2651092.htm
Happenings at the Minnesota Capitol:
A House panel unanimously endorsed a bill Tuesday that would require public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at least once a week.
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