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Scenario #2 Case: 1st Amendment Students at a certain public school start each day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. One student refuses to recite the pledge because her religious beliefs do not allow it. Because of her refusal, she is expelled for not following school Issue: Do students have the right to refuse to recite the Pledge of Allegiance? Why or why not?
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Yes, students have the right to refuse to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the freedom of speech and the freedom of religion. This means that individuals have the right to express their beliefs and opinions, including their religious beliefs, without fear of punishment or discrimination.In the case of the student who refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, her religious beliefs do not allow her to participate in the recitation. By expelling her for not following the school's policy, the infringing upon her First Amendment rights. The student has the right to exercise her religious beliefs and to not participate in an activity that goes against those beliefs.Furthermore, the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled in the case of West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943) that students cannot be forced to recite the Pledge of Allegiance or any other patriotic oath. The Court held that forcing individuals to participate in such activities violates their First Amendment rights.In conclusion, students have the right to refuse to recite the Pledge of Allegiance based on their religious beliefs or any other reason. The school's policy recite the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment rights of the students.