Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 2008-04-29 17:16.
I personally feel that it is inappropriate for the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited in ANY language other than English, and the same is true for our National Anthem being sung in ANY language other than English. Yes, I feel that it is an insult to both our troops and our Nation to have the Pledge of Allegiance recited in ANY language other than English. I would also be having fits if my child attended this school and had to listen to this over a loudspeaker.
Mr. Fjelstad, these parents are speaking for themselves and how they personally feel about our Pledge being recited in another language. What gives you the right to speak for '110,000' plus soldiers, either living or deceased? Do you think they recite the Pledge of Allegiance in any language other than English while serving in our military? How do you think this makes immigrants who come here legally, are required to learn English and take pride in this effort, and then swear an oath of allegiance to our nation feel? You should be ashamed of yourself sir!
Before you accuse me of being a bigot, I am the granddaughter of European immigrants on one side of my family, and on the other side I am a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Some of my ancestors were Tejanos who fought in the Texas War of Independence, and I for one feel that you are belittling what they fought and died for.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SHOULD BE DONE IN ENGLISH ONLY
I personally feel that it is inappropriate for the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited in ANY language other than English, and the same is true for our National Anthem being sung in ANY language other than English. Yes, I feel that it is an insult to both our troops and our Nation to have the Pledge of Allegiance recited in ANY language other than English. I would also be having fits if my child attended this school and had to listen to this over a loudspeaker.
Mr. Fjelstad, these parents are speaking for themselves and how they personally feel about our Pledge being recited in another language. What gives you the right to speak for '110,000' plus soldiers, either living or deceased? Do you think they recite the Pledge of Allegiance in any language other than English while serving in our military? How do you think this makes immigrants who come here legally, are required to learn English and take pride in this effort, and then swear an oath of allegiance to our nation feel? You should be ashamed of yourself sir!
Before you accuse me of being a bigot, I am the granddaughter of European immigrants on one side of my family, and on the other side I am a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Some of my ancestors were Tejanos who fought in the Texas War of Independence, and I for one feel that you are belittling what they fought and died for.
SHAME ON YOU!