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Rdtf
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 Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 9:13 pm Post subject: VA Appeals Court Upholds Pledge Of Allegiance Law |
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finally some good news:
http://www.nbc4.com/news/4834660/detail.html
| Quote: | Appeals Court Upholds Pledge Of Allegiance Law
Court Called Pledge 'Patriotic Exercise'
POSTED: 4:20 pm EDT August 10, 2005
RICHMOND, Va. -- The federal appeals court in Richmond Wednesday upheld the Virginia law that requires public schools to lead a daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Edward Myers, of Sterling, Va., claimed the law is unconstitutional. The father of three said the reference to "one nation under God" in the pledge promotes religion.
Children in Virginia public schools are required by law to recite the pledge each day. Those opposed are allowed to stand or sit quietly. Myers said forcing them to listen still violates their rights.
A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed, ruling that the pledge is a patriotic exercise, not an affirmation of religion similar to a prayer.
Myers' attorney, David Remes, said the appeals court failed to examine the impact of the pledge on children in a school setting.
Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistribu |
some background:
http://www.nsba.org/site/doc_cosa.asp?TRACKID=&VID=50&CID=468&DID=11884 |
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LewWaters
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| Quote: | | Myers' attorney, David Remes, said the appeals court failed to examine the impact of the pledge on children in a school setting. |
Yes, they might grow up honoring and respecting the great country they were fortunate enough to be born into.
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