"Under God" In The Pledge

     Should the words "under God" be in the US Pledge of Allegiance?  Does the words "under God" violate the First Amendment's Establishment Clause?  Is the Pledge of Allegiance a religious exercise?  There are numerous questions that come about when this topic is spoken upon.  I personally think the Pledge of Alleigiance does violate the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.  I also feel as if it should not be said in public schools, especially by younger children because most do not completely conprehend what is being said.

    
The US Pledge of Allegiance was written by a baptist minister, in 1892, as an oath of loyalty to the national flag.  It had been modified four times and is now required by state law to be offered in public schools.  When it first came about, it was also accompanied by a salute but later was changed to a hand-over-the-heart movement.   It wasn't until 1954 when they decide to throw in the "under God" part, from then on the question was asked.  Now it's your turn to decide.  Do you think the now modified version of the Pledge is unconstitution and violates the First Amendment?

HEAVEN CANT WAIT: Is The Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional?

This video explains different people's point of view on wether or not they think it is unconstitutional.



Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance
http://undergod.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000065

Should Gay or Lesbian Marriages Be Legal?

Should gay or lesbian marriages be legal?  This question has been about for many decades and it seems as if everyone has their own personal opinion about this topic.  I think that gay or lesbian marriages should be legal and that they should receive the same marriage benefits as those of different-sex marriages.  I feel as if a person should be able to date and/or marry who they please, and stll be treated equally, whether it’s of the same-sex or different sex.  I also think that gay or lesbian people have their right to privacy.

     At first, the decision of how many rights a homosexual should have was left to the states.  In Bower v. Hardwick, the Supreme Court decided that there should not be a reason to prevent the states from having such laws.  In Lawrence v. Texas, it stated that state laws may not ban sexual relations between same-sex partners.  Over the years, there have been many laws pasted to conclude this topic.  As of September 2010, 30 states have constitutional amendments banning gay marriages.  It is said that gay marriages can bring financial gain to state and local governments.  Gay marriage can also make it easier to adopt children.

The Dr. Phil Show - Same Sex Marriage: Right or Wrong?

 

This is a debate that was broadcasted on the Dr. Phil Show, it shows the different views people have on same-sex marriages.

Links

http://gaymarriage.procon.org/