Bill Would Require Pledge In Classrooms

Some Oklahoma lawmakers say students should be required to honor the U.S. flag.

Friday, February 27th 2009, 9:52 pm

By: News On 6


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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Some Oklahoma lawmakers say students should be required to honor the U.S. flag.

A bill forcing the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited in classrooms every day passed committee and is headed to the full House.

Rep. Lewis Moore, R-Arcadia, wrote the bill. He says it's appropriate to "show respect for our symbol of sacrifice and freedom."

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