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From: "gdy2shosflthybst" <>
Subject: Re: [SUVCW] Not standing for pledge of allegience on Denny Radio
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 07:41:21 -0400
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It probably says should to allow for those who cannot physically stand.

Eric
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Subject: Re: [SUVCW] Not standing for pledge of allegience on Denny Radio


> More on the story at http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354864,00.html
>
> Everything not tested could be considered possibly unconstitutional, the
> reason stated for letting the students back in, but that is a pretty poor
> excuse. It appears the law is clear.
>
> US Code Title 4, Chapter 1 (from
> http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/4/usc_sec_04_00000004----000-.html)
> "ยง 4. Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery
>
> The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of
> the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one
> Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should
> be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand
> over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious
> headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand
> being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the
> flag, and render the military salute."
>
> But, maybe the code should have been written with "must" instead of
> "should", example " ... must be rendered by standing at attention ...".
>
> FCL,
>
> Ed
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Ernest Everett Blevins" <>
>> I don't know the story on this yet, but this is in my e-news for a
>> internet/radio show I listen to on DennyRadio.com. Apparently three
>> students were suspended for not standing during the pledge of allegience.
>> Being a patriotic issue I'l toss it out there. I'll listen since I'm
>> working
>> at home and chime in if appropriate. There is registration for listening
>> to
>> the show but its only an email/pw thing and does not cost anything (I
>> think
>> just to keep track of numbers of on line listeners).
>>
>> I do not know the political views of everyone on the list, but Denny is
>> conservative, this advert for the program is aimed for this feature today
>> is
>> not to be taking a political postion on this list as I'm sure we have
>> libreals and consevatives on the list.
>>
>> Denny has invited me to be on a show near Memorial to talk about Memorial
>> Day. Him being from Michigan and previously aired in Ohio I'm working on
>> him as a member as well.
>>
>> Ernie Blevins
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