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This means that we should take pride in being American and acknowledge the fact. Being patriotic is important and we should look embrace patriotism instead of discrimination

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"The Name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations" (Courtesy of The Hill"

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[10 Hours] American Flag Waving - Video & Audio [1080HD] SlowTV

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Approximately 1.2 million Americans have died in war fighting for the good of our country. From William Williams in the 38th U.S. Infantry to Robert Kelly in Afghanistan, various men and women have harshly given their lives so "Every American should stand and think for three lousy minutes..." (John Kelly, courtesy of The Hill)

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"...not to please ourselves but to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom."

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According to "The Hill", Americans have been honoring their country by standing for the pledge since the June 14, 1777...so why stop now?

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Students should not stand for the pledge 

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Students should not stand for the pledge 

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Students should not have to stand for the pledge.
Being punished for not standing violates "...first amendment rights to free speech.." (Atlanta Georgia News) therefor people should have the right to remain seated.

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Students Should Not Stand For the Pledge.  

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Students Should Not Stand For the Pledge.  

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The pledge can be seem as discriminatory towards people who don't believe in god or the belief in many gods . "One Nations Under God" was add by Dwight D Eisenhower in 1954 because of the threat of Soviet Communism. We no longer live in 1954 and it's now perfectly normal to worship a different god or gods

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Students should stand for the pledge because it shows respect to our country and honors the courageous people that risk there lives on the daily to protect us.

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Here's your central question for debate:

- Should students in school be required to stand for the Pledge?

Now, 1/2 of your group needs to argue FOR and the other 1/2  needs to argue AGAINST.

Decide as a group who will research and argue for which side....