It is in this latter context that the call to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance is given. It is expected that people stand during the Pledge, regardless of whether one harbors any personal beliefs or feelings that are consistent with the act of standing. read more
” so I’m only answering that. If you have a medical reason why you can’t stand, then, no, of course it’s not disrespectful. read more
To rebut these oppositions, I refer to our original reason for not standing being not to disrespect, but to make a point. The point being, we will not stand with a country that seems to stand against us. No one can support the racism, sexism, other prejudices and discrimination occurring in America. read more
It is disrespectful. It is disrespectful to every American who fought for your freedoms, who died for your freedoms. Especially disrespectful to every American who fought and can no longer stand for the pledge. read more