-- Posted by stl man at 10:45 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 we had to say the Pledge of Alliegance in elementary school, and why we're supposed to stand during The Star Spangled Banner. -- Posted by Anonymous Chris at 10:46 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 Because George Bush is president. -- Posted by BackPorch at 10:46 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 Tradition. -- Posted by Pisciculus at 10:46 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 You dont technically have to.  if they force you to you can sue the school or some such... -- Posted by MR UNKNOWN at 10:46 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 to show respect to your country? -- Posted by draino at 10:47 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 WHY DO PEOPLE EVEN CARE ABOUT THIS SHIT. JUST FUCKING STAND UP,IT'S ONLY ABOUT ONE MINUTE LONG. -- Posted by stl man at 10:47 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 Quote: from mr unknown at 1:46 am on Oct. 11, 2008 to show respect to your country? fuck "my country" and the world -- Posted by handsfree at 10:56 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 because when it ends, they give you donuts.