This State Will Require The Pledge Of Allegiance In Every School [VIDEO] Amid rising sensitive in the United States, the recitation of the pledge of allegiance in school has become a political hot spot, with debates rising over whether the act of patriotism violates some religious freedoms. The question not only stems from the under God controversy, but also a shift in the opinion toward our country. These days, it seems any act of patriotism is simply frowned upon. Now, a state senator from Oklahoma has announced his desire to hold on to the important tradition, sponsoring a bill that would require the Pledge of Allegiance every morning in schools. The practice was once commonplace but is becoming significantly less frequent as controversy continues to arise. I think the tone of this nation and the way things are going, it should be up to parents to decide, and not teachers of our schools, whether the kids say the Pledge of Allegiance or not, Standridge told reporters. When you think of all the sacrifices that went into having out flag and the freedoms that we all have, I think the pledge is the least we can do to honor those who have gone before us. Still, Standridge assured the public that his bill would not force any students to recite the pledge, giving parents the option to opt out 