Just don’t.
Now read this while you’re not doing that.
On Bainbridge, Reciting Pledge Makes Some Edgy
More people on the island are entering the debate about whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be recited at City Council meetings — something that hasn’t been done until recently.
The local chamber of commerce, fearing widespread media attention, has sent out an e-mail urging city and chamber leaders to back Old Glory. And Council member Jim Llewellyn, who personally opposes the practice introduced by Councilman Bill Knobloch, doesn’t appear to be backing down.
Last week, Llewellyn polled his colleagues via e-mail about whether the Pledge has a place at City Council meetings. He and at least two others — Nezam Tooloee and Kjell Stoknes — said no. A stiff statement supporting the Pledge and condemning the councilmen’s stancessoon was issued from the local American Legion adjunct.
Stop it! You’re thinking of doing it, aren’t you?
Don’t.
Don’t question their patriotism, fascist!
They’re so much smarter than people like me who respect a piece of cloth. So much smarter in fact, that they think the earth is going to boil away in 30 years if I don’t stop driving my truck. Hell, they’re so smart, they will probably tell you that you can’t get e-Coli if you don’t eat meat.