Their son told them last weekend he had decided to no longer stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance at school because he didn't believe there is liberty and justice for all, especially when it comes to gay rights.Smart kid; he's right.
"To say them words and not mean them would be a lie"
Tuesday, October 13
No pledge
A ten-year-old refuses to say the Pledge of Allegiance:
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