John,

Perhaps we need The Pledge Of Allegiance because we don't have a Queen :)

Reid Baxter
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From: "J Dunlop" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 02:21
Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] OT: Pledge of Allegiance ? Was church and state


> Russ Smith wrote :
>
> [snip]
>
> > The Pledge of Allegiance, however, should be changed.
>
> [snip]
>
> It's the 21st Century now people.
>
> Do you really need a "Pledge of Allegiance".
>
> How does it work?  "Okay, you've said the Pledge now, you can be
> American and can be expected to behave like a proper American."
>
> What if they cross their fingers while reciting it?  :o)
>
> Just asking. As a "foreigner" across the "pond", this seems like an
> anachronism.
>
> (flame suit on)
>
> Cheers,
>
> John Dunlop
>
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