I pledge alegience to the flag of...Texas?

A new law requires students to recite the pledge to the Texas flag and observe a moment of silence. Supporters say it helps promote patriotism and build character, but some critics argue that the new state measure violates the First Amendment. They also note the requirement will stretch already thin budgets because a Texas flag must be present in every classroom.

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My opinion, Texas takes itself way too seriously. I know they really want to become their own nation, but do they have to be so obvious about it?

and isn't the Texas flag the only flag in the Union allowed to fly at the same height as a US flag? (or something like that)

I never heard that one. If it's true, I'd like to know how that tradition came about.

Has anyone seen that Carlin standup where he talks about putting all the ****-ups away into several of the central states? I say they just lock up Texas, that way they won't have to move the wackos out of there in the first place

Originally posted by Megalodon
Has anyone seen that Carlin standup where he talks about putting all the ****-ups away into several of the central states? I say they just lock up Texas, that way they won't have to move the wackos out of there in the first place

LMAO!! Yeah I saw that. So true.

Aw, great. I know there's going to be trouble out there as long as my son is out there. No way will he swear allegiance to Texas.

Originally posted by Bob88
and isn't the Texas flag the only flag in the Union allowed to fly at the same height as a US flag? (or something like that)

I don't know about that one. BUT, the Texas state constitution is the only state constitution which allows for secession of the state from the nation if they so choose.

Don't know that it's mandated, but yes, we Texans do know the pledge to our state flag.


My son (in the Navy) says that it's interesting how few people actually have pride in their nation -- much less in their state. The Texans are the exception to this rule -- though in some cases, I do believe we're Texans first and Americans second, y'all.

what? I hate this freaking state, and im one of the only kids at this site who lives in a texas hick town and is forced to say the texas pledge at school, its annoying! Byrd, why is it that you say that most of us texan kids at the schools like the texaspledge? Me and everyone else at my school is simply annoyed of it! Somebody get me out of this state!!!

how do you circumsize a texan?
kick his sister in the jaw.

I hate texas. land of burning smog and ignorant wanna be boss hog cops.

Well, the flag at same hieght may come from the fact that Texas was it's own nation until we took it in. So maybe since it was it's own nation wants the respect of it's own stuff.

Anyways, Texas isn't really an American state last I heard they had more Mexican citizens in it then American citizens. Or was that Arizona?

The only thing good about Texas is that psychedelic mushrooms grow good with all the cow# there.

all of your alliegence are belong to texas

i havent saluted the flag in ages, i think this is ridiculous

Originally posted by Bob88
and isn't the Texas flag the only flag in the Union allowed to fly at the same height as a US flag? (or something like that)

The Virginia flag flies at the same height.

...I think? *goes to look outside*

Originally posted by James the Lesser
Anyways, Texas isn't really an American state last I heard they had more Mexican citizens in it then American citizens. Or was that Arizona?

I think it was probably California. Los Angeles at least.

BTW Fury that is #1 in the greatest things I have heard this week.

My opinion, Texas takes itself way too seriously. I know they really want to become their own nation, but do they have to be so obvious about it?


In my opinion other states don't take themselves serious enough.Stop picking on us good ole' boys.What have we ever done to you?

Originally posted by Daz3d-n-Confus3d


My opinion, Texas takes itself way too seriously. I know they really want to become their own nation, but do they have to be so obvious about it?

In my opinion other states don't take themselves serious enough.Stop picking on us good ole' boys.What have we ever done to you?

The duke didn't like texans either. lmao

Does this mean we have to start lobbying politicans like the gays to keep from getting bashed around here.

if texas becomes its own nation wil GWB have to resign from office since he will no longer be considered born in the USA?