But on the other hand, its really a minor issue. As long as the rule that students are allowed to sit out the pledge is enforced*, the argument about that phrase is trivial. There are a lot more important issues that need to be addressed.This is merely more obfuscation of the fundamental issue. cf. my post above.
It is a Very Bad Habit *especially* to inculcate in The Young! -- as this sloppiness in perception, in analysis of the consequences and.. all which follows from that mindset-of-sloppiness:
IS What Got US Where We Are Today, with
Who! We Have Allowed to 'Lead' US, and
Wherever THAT-All is taking US NEXT ---> -?-
Rest case.
Ashton
(For the old and concrete-set mentations: Let Them Die Off amidst their illusions, peacefully as possible - but let not These! further fuck up this culture.. now nearing its death-throes over a variety of er Issues of Conscience.)
Edit- grammar