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If I understand this correctly, the proposal is that congress should decree that federal judges magically have no jurisdiction when it comes to matters relating to the pledge of allegiance to the flag. That just seems rediculous to me. Congress makes the laws. The courts interpret the laws in light of the constitution. This seems to be a clear case of the courts trying to usurp the role of the judicial branch. The proposed law itself seems to me to be unconstitutional.

Now, I will grant that I side with those who think the current wording of the pledge is on thin ice, but I honestly feel that I'd have the same opinion if I were on the opposite side.

It seems clear to me that the current ruling party has little respect for the constitution.