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March 23, 2005
early indoctrination
I pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all.
Amen
I can remember standing up in first grade, my little hand pressed firmly to my chest reciting the pledge of allegience, my desk in Mrs. Stark's class alphabetically between Ellen Durdin and Mike Holtham. Do elementary children still start the day by reciting the Pledge?
And does anyone belive it?
I am far away from first grade now, and from my faith that there is justice for all in the US. I do love my country, and I think that we have it pretty good here. But justice for ALL, come on.
Where is there justice for same sex couples wanting to have their relationships legally recognized?
Where is there justice for that poor woman in Florida, and her husband trying to give the woman he loves dignity?
Where is there justice in a health care system that does not provide for people in need?
well, now that I have my little political rant off my chest, it is time to get to work. Have a good day.
Posted by JimG at March 23, 2005 08:39 AM
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How in hell can you remember the names of the people in 1st grade with you. And then to actually remember the guys who sat around you!
Are you from another planet? I can barely remember the people I've spoken to today.
Posted by: Dave / higher powered at March 23, 2005 07:15 PM
Sometimes I think a pledge of some kind would do The Netherlands good. Instill some pride in your ocuntry. Nowadays that is missing here. Some patriotism.
And ofcourse, we do have a more social secure society than the USA....
Posted by: Rob at March 26, 2005 01:20 AM