In Barnette, we held that a public school student could not be compelled to recite the Pledge; we did not even hint that she could not be compelled to observe respectful silence.... Logically, that ought to be the next target for the Court's bulldozer.


On the Pledge of Allegiance: Lee v. Weisman (1992) (dissenting)

Antonin Scalia Quotes

In Barnette, we held that a public school student could not be compelled to recite the Pledge; we did not even hint that she could not be compelled...

In Barnette, we held that a public school student could not be compelled to recite the Pledge; we did not even hint that she could not be compelled...

In Barnette, we held that a public school student could not be compelled to recite the Pledge; we did not even hint that she could not be compelled...

In Barnette, we held that a public school student could not be compelled to recite the Pledge; we did not even hint that she could not be compelled...