Pro to the question "Should the words "under God" be in the US Pledge of Allegiance?"
Reasoning:
“The decision that the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional reflects a misunderstanding of our Constitution. Belief in a Creator is central to the ideas upon which our nation was founded. To suggest that listening to the Pledge of Allegiance may harm any child is absurd. To block schools from allowing the pledge ads [sic] arrogance to the absurdity.”
Experts
JD's (lawyers), US Presidents, federal appellate opinions, US Founding Fathers, Members of Congress, members of state legislative bodies with significant involvement in, or related to, the "under God" conflict and/or government and constitutional law, and those with PhD's in government, constitutional law or other relevant fields. [Note: Experts definition varies by site]
Involvement and Affiliations:
U.S. Representative (Republican - Missouri), 2000-present
Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, 1988-2000
Member, United States Constitutional Bicentennial Commission, 1987
Officer, United States Army, 1972-1980
Guardian of Seniors Rights, 60-Plus Association
Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform
Champion of Small Business, Small Business Survival Committee
Education:
MDiv, Covenant Seminary, 1985
BS, Management Engineering, Worchester Polytechnic Institute, 1971
