[Jeff Head]

By US law, circa 1940's, they cannot be "forced" to say the pledge. They can simply not say whatever part offends them. To my knowledge, they will not be docked for so doing.

Therefore, they need not either be forced to say it or lie. Very simple solution really ... it's called freedom.

[Hard_Pill_To_Swallow]

" They can simply not say whatever part offends them. "

What other parts of the Pledge is it "okay" not to say? Is it still the Pledge of Allegiance?

[Hard_Pill_To_Swallow]

" Therefore, they need not either be forced to say it or lie. "

The point is that they can say the Pledge, but they can't mean it, unless they change their minds about their religious beliefs. Would you accept a Pledge of Allegiance that contradicted your religious beliefs?