Pledge of Allegiance, Religious Neutrality spur more OR debates

As reported recently in Foster's, the last board meeting sparked a comment or two about the pledge of allegiance.

DURHAM — Oyster River School Board meetings will now begin with the Pledge of Allegiance after board members approved policies Wednesday night. 

"It's controversial. Not all people believe we are one nation under God," said Lee resident John Collins at the meeting. "For some, it feels like you are cramming it down people's throats." 

Collins and others at this week's school board meeting suggested the district did not need to say the Pledge before meetings. Some suggested the board look into other patriotic practices that did not include religion. 

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