Pledge of Allegiance Bill

[Emsworth]

Okay, in that case:

The question is on final passage of the bill. All those in favor, say Aye; those opposed, No.

[Colin]

Abstain

Again stealing the frickin' thunder.

[Ebowed]

Aye.

[Defarge]

While I was initially in favor of the "under Dave" option, at this point it's just not worth the effort to have any pledge at all.

Aye.

[Gabu]

Aye.

[PBrunsel]

Aye

[True Democrat]

Nay

I would abstain like Colin, but I actually take positions on issues. Surprising, yes I know, but I think we should have an officially sanctioned pledge, sorry guys.  I would support removing "under God", but that's all.

[Ebowed]

Why do you think we should have an officially sanctioned pledge, Senator?

[Joe Republic]

And why didn't you take part in any of the debate?

[True Democrat]

Why do you think we should have an officially sanctioned pledge, Senator?

It's kind of hard to explain.  I don't know, it's just an issue I feel kind of strongly about.  I think it creates national unity.

And why didn't you take part in any of the debate?

I've only been semi-active lately, but that's ending soon.  Right before school started, I had summer readings that I hadn't finished .  Also, school starting kind of got me off track, but I'm into my new schedule now, so I can debate more.  (And I know that you will use the argument that I debated my own bills, well, that's just the way it is )

[Emsworth]

Why do you think we should have an officially sanctioned pledge, Senator?

It's kind of hard to explain.  I don't know, it's just an issue I feel kind of strongly about.  I think it creates national unity.

I don't mean to start the whole debate all over again, now that voting has begun, but I'm sure that national unity did not suddenly improve when the pledge was sanctioned in 1942. Also, it probably prompts some disunity among polytheists, Jehovah's Witnesses, and the like.

[True Democrat]

Why do you think we should have an officially sanctioned pledge, Senator?

It's kind of hard to explain.  I don't know, it's just an issue I feel kind of strongly about.  I think it creates national unity.

I don't mean to start the whole debate all over again, now that voting has begun, but I'm sure that national unity did not suddenly improve when the pledge was sanctioned in 1942. Also, it probably prompts some disunity among polytheists, Jehovah's Witnesses, and the like.

I know it didn't, it's just like a personal vendetta of mine.  I'm sure everyone has an issue like this (or maybe I'm just crazy ).  I mean, I wouldn't mind too much if this bill were passed, but I'd just rather remove "under god".

[Ebowed]

I think it creates national unity.

As do mandated uniforms or an established national religion.

[True Democrat]

It's just a simple Nay vote.  I don't support a national religion or language or anything.  This is just one issue that I'm conservative on.  Don't take it so seriously.

[Ebowed]

I don't support a national religion or language or anything.

Then why a National Pledge?

[DanielX]

Nay.

[MasterJedi]

Nay

[Platypus]

boo

[DanielX]

4-3-1... come on, one more Nay....

[MasterJedi]

4-3-1... come on, one more Nay....

Yeah, one more Nay so Emsworth can break the tie by voting aye. -_-

[Sam Spade]

So, the only one who hasn't voted on this is Al, since there is still no replacement for me in the Southeast.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Aye

[Emsworth]

With five Ayes, three noes, and one abstention, the bill has enough support to pass. Senators have 24 hours to vote or change their votes.

[Q]

If I am permitted to vote on this, I will officially abstain, as I was not in the Senate for this debate, and thus a vote in the affirmative or the negative would be less than completely educated.

[Joe Republic]

If I am permitted to vote on this, I will officially abstain, as I was not in the Senate for this debate, and thus a vote in the affirmative or the negative would be less than completely educated.

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