These Teens Were Criticized for Giving Students Freedom Over Saying the Pledge of Allegiance

They didn't legally have to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Nobody does in schools now. Is that OK, though?

A few teen girls at South Portland High School in Maine are elected within the student body and are facing harsh criticism for giving their fellow students the option.

"If you would like to, please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance."

SanGiovanni, Senior Class Vice President Morrigan Turner, and their friend Gaby Ferrell say they started to think seriously about the topic after some teachers made students feel uncomfortable for not conforming, the Bangor Daily News reported.

 

They discovered that state law requires schools to allow every student to have the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance but “may not require a student to recite the Pledge of Allegiance", according to Yahoo.

But, if kids do not feel comfortable, should they be able to stay seated? Should they get rid of the Pledge all together?