[Dimensio]

Standing for the pledge indicates respect and how can the invaders respect a nation that is obviously such a patsy?

I tend to think very little of those who will not stand for the pledge (with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid such actions under any circumstances, such as Jehova's Witnesses).

I also tend to think very little of governments that attempt to make standing for the pledge compulsory.

[FerdieMurphy]

I think very little of governments who place their women in combat situations!

Countries that do this aren't worth defending and won't be around very long.