[ladylib]

Yes, they have to go to school. No, they don't have to pledge allegiance to their country. Okay? It's already been decided in many court cases.

[goldstategop]

They shouldn't be compelled to say it under coercion. But if they want to recite it on their own that's a different story.

[cake_crumb]

"Yes, they have to go to school. No, they don't have to pledge allegiance to their country"

Oh I agree with you on that. It was the note thing that just struck me, because kids are required to provide written proof that they have their parents permission to do so many other things. It was more of a random thought than a part of the discussion.