Hi,
> This subject heading is just ridiculous.
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> To recite the Pledge of Allegiance is fascism???
>
> It's jingoistic and nationalist and all that, but fascism?
Not to *recite*, to be *required* to recite.
I'm a pretty small 'l' libertarian sort -- I think anybody should be able to parrot whatever prayers or other confusions they wish to, whether to the State or to God(s).
Nobody should be required to do so.
--
no Onan
Undefeated, everybody goes home
> -----Original Message-----
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> STUDENT PATRIOTISM
> The Associated Press
>
> http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/2651092.htm
>
> Happenings at the Minnesota Capitol:
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> 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.
>
> <<SNIP>>
>