Who has not been polite or refused to listen to you? Why do you automatically assume that people will flame you and call you arrogant? Why are you always on the defensive? Is it because America is so often criticized these days that you begin with a defensive position to counter any possible arguments, perhaps even arguments noone had thought off before you mentioned them yourself ?
On a topic note, seen with Danish eyes, even having a pledge in school is ridiculous, let alone having God included within it. (whom most of us doesn't worship). Now feel free to say something about my country, you arrogant bastard. ^_^