Kid misrecites the Pledge of Allegiance - can he be graded down for that?

[CAROL MOORE]

Perhaps it's just a penmanship exercise, with art thrown in for good
measure.  At best, the grade would be a STAR -- political or religious
commentary might earn a FROWNY face.  A truly conscientious parent would
give the child a crayon, help with the formation of letters, suggest a
crudely drawn flag and fireworks...then explain that the pledge is a loyalty
oath that is never really required to be said or followed unless one is an
adult and makes her/his own decision about it...with or without under god.

Congress made it strictly ceremonial (and thereby meaningless for
enforcement) when they codified it.  

Carol Moore
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