Despite the decision allowing students to opt out of saying the pledge, children have been punished for refusing to stand during or to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, according to David L.

The pledge was created by Enough is Enough ... According to one such article, many experts say that a quarter-million children are likely involved in various forms of commercial sexual exploitation.

"Children are a clean slate ... Imagine mentioning to friends or on a first date that you used to say the pledge of allegiance before going to sleep when you were young." Another user wrote ...