[winodog]

I was in the 8th grade and we had a assembly. When it started we all stood for the pledge. I thought it would be cool to stay seated and I did. No anti american reasons, just goofy. When everyone sat down the Principal was stareing at me and gave me the finger wag.

He took me to the office and promptly gave me two swats. I got a lot of swats in Jr high. One thing was for sure. I didnt go home and tell mom and dad about what happened. I was goofy but I was not stupid.

[marvlus]

I have no problem with one not reciting the pledge, but I do take issue with someone being disruptive during the time of honoring our national flag.

[mykej]

In other situations, we have a word for forced acts of "love". I don't really think that physical force is an appropriate way to get someone to love you.

[Militiaman7]

Judge Gerald Tjoflat needs to be spanked, and deport the brat to IRAQ

[nothingnew]

TO: Michael Holloman...

BOHICA!.....BWAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!

FMCDH

[vannrox]

Personally,

I think that all American-BORN Children should go through Military-style Basic Training. This would occur when they are 16-18. Failure to do so would indicate an irregularity in their lives.

The training would consist of an intensive period of CIVICs, history, government theory, teamwork, marksmanship, and self reliance. Then after their training they would have two years of compulsitory government service. The services would replace the lower tier services currently provided by Government. Such as Mail sorting, or community activities.

Then, once they complete their period of service, if they desire, they can become a member of society with full rights and privileges. Or, alternatively they could continue to proceed into the military service or other form of government service.

We would still have an army of people who wanted to be in it. But we would also have a trained and disiplined citizenry.

We can no longer rely on our educational system to provide the basic skills required to be a US Citizen.