“They should have to say (the pledge of allegiance). That’s what (soldiers) died for and still do.”
Heidi King, who has a grandson in Madison schools.
“I think it’s fine. We ask our students to be respectful. No one is forced to say it.”
Kathy Wilson, a seventh-grade teacher in the Middletown City School District.
“They should never take it away. You don’t have to do anything [if you don’t want to], just stand there and be quiet.”
Kay Wilson of Middletown.
“I think it’s part of our heritage as Americans. It should be taught and mandatory to stand up and show respect for your country.”
Sandy Cobb, who has two boys in Creekside Elementary School in West Chester Twp.
“This country and our tax dollars pay for the schools. Kids get a free education because of the tax dollars, so therefore they should say the pledge of allegiance.”
Jennifer McLean, who has three children in the Fairfield City School District.
“I think (the proposal is) good. It’s an important part of [American] history and children need to learn that, its part of the respect for this country. If foreigners are coming to our country they need to learn that to respect all that.”
Nancy Miracle, who has grandchildren, nieces and nephew in the Fairfield City School District.
“I like (the pledge of allegiance policy) the way it is.”
Mark Richardson, who has children in the Lakota Local School District.
“Everyone believes in a God, it may be a different God ... but you still want to respect God and country. If you live in the U.S. then you should pledge to our flag.”
Kari Robinson, who has children in the Fairfield City School District
“Our constitution is built on in God we trust. It’s a shame we’re letting people dictate that to us.”
Trenton resident Pat Sageda, who has a grandson in the Lakota Local School District.
“I think they should have to say (the pledge of allegiance). I don’t see anything wrong with saying it.”
Jennifer Terry, Fairfield
— Everdeen Mason, staff writer
