[Mind-numbed Robot]

....because they (mistakenly) see it as a pledge of allegiance to something that takes the place of God,....

I believe the objection is the mere mention of God, not that they think it is a substitute for God. They want no mention of God, period.

Isn't it amazing what strong leadership can do. The sheople no longer seek refuge from condemnation but instead have come forth to face the dragon of liberalism. Thank you, President Bush!!

[toenail]

"Isn't it amazing what strong leadership can do. The sheople no longer seek refuge from condemnation but instead have come forth to face the dragon of liberalism. Thank you, President Bush!!"

Here's your daily dose of cognitive dissonance: Bush is a liberal. Have you not been paying attention?

And the question isn't really about saying a religious pledge; it's about whether or not government schools can force and/or intimidate kids into reciting a religious pledge. Do you like government schools? Bush does. He and his fellow liberal Ted Kennedy not too long ago increased the unconstitutional authority and funding for government schools.

Of course, you could prove me wrong. Has the power of the federal government increased, or decreased, since Bush took office?

[Mr. Mulliner]

You're certainly correct in pointing out the objection of the mention of God. I was referring, though, to genuine conservative Christians who feel uncomfortable speaking out a pledge of allegiance to a symbol of a secular government and nation. I'm not one of them, but there are quite a few of them here at Free Republic and I assume that there will be some who show up on this thread sooner or later.