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Let's require our kids to study George Washington: it is not possible to study the father of our country without also studying the concepts of morality, liberty, virtue, and the Creator. (Speaking Out).

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| November 01, 2002 | Neal, Andrea | Copyright Benjamin Franklin Literary and Medical Society Jan/Feb 2007. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Forget the Pledge. When it comes right down to it, there's nothing in the Pledge of Allegiance that teaches children the value of our incredible country. A better requirement would be to study George Washington. I challenge any federal judge to strike down a law "to require the teaching of George Washington's life, political philosophy, and personal virtues in every grade in every school in the land."

No doubt the politically correct would seek an injunction to stop the law from taking effect. I can only imagine their concern for children exposed, against their will, to concepts such as morality, liberty, virtue and the Creator.

Their dilemma would be understandable because it is not possible to study Washington without …

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