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5th Grade Boy Won't Stand for Pledge Until Gays Get Equal Rights

News by Opposing Views Editorial Staff
(November 16, 2009) in Society / Gay Issues
A fifth grade boy in Arkansas has chosen not to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance until gays have the same "liberty and justice" that all American citizens enjoy. Because of his "stand," Will Phillips says he now faces continued verbal abuse by other kids in his school. Here's the CNN interview:

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  • Submariner
    What, no baloon?

    Brave kid, I guess, but really? What about all the native peoples, immigrants, and the poor?

    I mean calling out the pledge on gay rights seems a bit weak by comparison.

    Hell, what about all the people not suffering from the God delusion?

    - Submariner November 16, 2009 4:56PM

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    • zman676
      Hes

      in the fifth grade, get over yourself...

      - zman676US November 17, 2009 8:27AM

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      • Submariner
        apostrophe

        What's that got to do with anything?

        - Submariner November 17, 2009 9:43PM

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  • bhall
    10 years with no agenda but

    liberty and justice for all and not afraid to be called a gaywad, unlike 99% of the population.

    - bhallUS November 17, 2009 11:17AM

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