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| MisterOpus1 |
| quote: | Originally posted by DjSway
I wasn't born here but now consider myself a "American" with European values. Anyways, I recited this during school and had no problems with it. The thing is, since that you're in this country, shouldn't you respect its customs and laws? Even though they may not be yours? I understand to some this would be a big problem, but what if for example an American went to Egypt and had to recite some kind of pledge. I would think that as a foreigner you would be oblidged to do respect that country's customs. |
Well I can't speak for most laws regarding foreigners, but if you are a legitimate U.S. citizen then you have every right to argue your Constitutional rights - namely the separation of Church and State. I would venture to guess that these same rights are given to exceptional cases, such as foreign exchange students.
That is the beauty of freedom and liberty in this country. We are not merely bound by customs; rather, we are bound by the Constitutional laws that govern our society. |
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| DjSway |
| quote: | Originally posted by MisterOpus1
Well I can't speak for most laws regarding foreigners, but if you are a legitimate U.S. citizen then you have every right to argue your Constitutional rights - namely the separation of Church and State. I would venture to guess that these same rights are given to exceptional cases, such as foreign exchange students.
That is the beauty of freedom and liberty in this country. We are not merely bound by customs; rather, we are bound by the Constitutional laws that govern our society. |
I guess freedom can be good and bad. Sometimes I think the US has too much freedom. |
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| imokruok |
| It's interesting that the Supreme Court chose to release its decision on Flag Day. Perhaps a hint to future litigants... |
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| Belgian Bonzai |
| Ok, guys, a collective WTF on a Belgian forum on this one, but someone replied that before the beginning of a movie in a movie theatre, the national anthem is played. Can you guys verify (if so, how widespread is this) or discard this, plz? |
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| St_Andrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by DjSway
I guess freedom can be good and bad. Sometimes I think the US has too much freedom. |
how is that bad? :conf: |
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