Mayor orders man removed after he didn't stand for Pledge of Allegiance

[Ms. Toad]

145. As to Barnette -

That one did surprise people. Most predicted that Barnette would cement Minersville. There were differences, which I do not recall at the moment, but most people did not expect them to matter - but they did (so it wasn't precisely a reversal, but it was an unexpected shift).

Good luck. I tend to watch more, and assess when the court is ready to move, because I know from personal experience what it feels like to create bad precedent for an entire state by pursuing quixotic efforts too soon. 16 years later, and that decision still governs the state. This year may end it. But - I'm not going there again and, when it is something I care deeply about - that I don't want set back by a premature case - I also discourage others from filing too soon.

Standing for the pledge I care about - and that is on solid ground. A couple of religious words in a pledge I don't say (ironically for religious reasons), not so much. Best wishes, and knock your socks off.

Good research, by the way. You've found most of the key cases that are out there.