Reply #24: I agree with most of what you say

[karynnj]

Like you, I would replace the pledge - but if I were a princpal, I would ask teachers to let students volunteer to read some short historical comment - from Presidents, SC Judges, Senators, Governors ... or any of the founding fathers - that convey what America is or should be.

I don't think the Democrats should go out of their way to disagree, especially if it's against their real beliefs. Kerry is a good example, unless it is his sincere believe that the ruling is wrong, he should not speak against it. He is NOT an opportunist and his love of the constitution is very obvious and very attractive.