The Nebraska State Board of Education soon may require the Pledge of Allegiance be recited in all public schools. No, thank you. I'm not interested in forcing schoolkids to express rote fealty to flag and country as a part of their schoolday. Sure, kids could opt out, but do we really need to introduce into the schoolhouse yet more grist for bullies and lawyers? Here's a thought: Have kids recite the Bill of Rights every morning. Yes, it would take more time than the Pledge, but imagine a future generation that would know those rights by heart. #OldManRant