J. KARL MILLER: Pledge of Allegiance welcome addition to City Council meetings

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 | 12:22 a.m. CST; updated 11:14 a.m. CST, Thursday, January 13, 2011

As one who is saddened by the less-than-respectful behavior paid the national anthem at sporting events, conventions, etc. (slouching, talking, laughing, moving, hats not removed — you name it), I was pleased when City Councilman Daryl Dudley pressed for and succeeded in adding the Pledge of Allegiance to the ceremonial opening of city meetings. And, like Mr. Dudley, I was surprised it was not part of the normal procedure.

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