New Paltz Board Votes to Not Say the Pledge of Allegiance

This really got under my skin for some reason, so why not write about it.

According to the New Paltz Times, on Monday, the New Paltz town planning board voted to not recite the Pledge of Allegiance at meetings.

The idea of adding the pledge to the board’s meeting agendas was shot down in a vote of 4-3.

Board member Lyle Nolan told the Times that he voted against adding the pledge and that he wasn’t opposed to people reciting it, but, he said

“To me it’s a total waste of time,” and would create group pressure that could divide a board which functions well. “I don’t think we need that.”

The idea was brought up by board member Amy Cohen, who told the Times that the pledge helps her transition into the mental space of performing her duties as part of the government.

Another Board member Adele Ruger pointed out that it would only takes about 15 seconds to recite the Pledge.

If the board needs a little encouragement, they can take it from my 9 year old daughter Julianna....