Quote Originally Posted by Sasquatch
We are guaranteed freedom to choose our own religion, not freedom from exposure to anything we don't agree with. You don't like it, don't say it. Stop bitching, it's only thirty seconds of your morning. Whether you like it or not, this nation was founded under God, and freedom of religion does not mean freedom from religion. You don't have the right to never be offended. Sit down, shut up, and get over it.
Actually, forcing children to say the pledge is a little more than "exposing them to religion". And while certain forefathers may have been Christian, this country was founded under the freedom of choice. And our freedom to choose our own religion or none at all IS violated here, because it forces people to verbally acknowledge a God that they prolly don't believe in. And that's something far different than being accepting of your beliefs.