Do you think the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on June 15, 2004
“No. You don't have to say it.”
— Jessica Ralls, Sonic employee, Lawrence
“No, I don't think it's unconstitutional. Our country was founded on that phrase, and I think it should stay that way.”
— Brandon Urban, electrician, Lawrence
“I don't know constitutional law well enough to say, but I think it's unnecessary. It was added on in the '50s and doesn't need to be there.”
— Melanie Campbell, musician, Philadelphia
“It depends on how you take it. If you think that there's something wrong with it, you will. If you don't, you won't.”
— Dorian Daniels, University of Chicago freshman, Chicago