Maybe it's because her dad served in the U.S. Marines ... or because her high school mascot is a fierce-looking eagle ... or because she plans to enlist in the Army next summer after graduation to defend her country ... whatever the reason, when Heather Lawrence saw a fellow student refuse to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and recite it with the class, the 16-year-old Junior ROTC member saw a teachable moment and took it.
And for that, she's been suspended five days.
Lawrence's troubles with administrators at Springstead High School in Spring Hill, Fla., began last Wednesday when she noticed a female Muslim student refusing to participate in the Pledge. The student was wearing a hijab, the traditional Muslim headscarf.
Later in the day, Lawrence encountered the student between periods and told her she should stand for the pledge, reported Hernando Today.
"Take that thing off your head and act like you're proud to be an American," Lawrence told her. READ MORE...
Boy am I proud of you! You go girl.
ReplyDeleteThe obvious must be observed and re-observed and argued for.
ReplyDeleteMany brave soldiers shed their blood and their limbs to insure our country maintains its many liberties and freedoms. How about a little expression of respect, and deference, and esteem for their sacrifices.
Its nice to know this young lady respects what this country stands for.