While serving at an Assembly meeting the man is representing his electorate.  If he cannot in good conscience pay proper respect while reciting the pledge of allegiance then he cannot properly execute the duties of the office he assumed. He deserves no place in public service.  Be mindful that he pledged allegiance to the Republic, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.  If this is not what he stands for then he should kneel, and he should be replaced.  This is not being thoughtful of issues our nations confronts, it is showboating and being foolish.