Reply #7: I don't know that anyone is offended by it

[bhikkhu]

Growing up in California in the 70's, we said it in the private school I went to until 8th grade. I stood and put my hand over my heart and didn't say the words. In high school I don't think they said it in any of the classes, but sometimes assemblies began with the pledge. Being non-comformist, I wouldn't stand, and did get a pretty hard time about it.
Currently going to my kids' school events they always begin with the pledge. Like many there, kids and adults, I simply stand at respectful attention, and haven't ever seen or heard of any bad behavior or issues.