> I don't believe anyone should be required to say the pledge but those who do should certainly not be considered "lawbreakers."
On the other hand, why not just change it back to the original? > What next? Abolishing the word "God" on our currency? Well, as I've already stated (since my email comes in in reverse), I've always thought we should do that. Why do we have to trust in God? The trust in a transaction is in those parties undertaking the transaction. Ane we trust the government to mint money that has value. Let's face it, God's not going to come in and pay up your 21% credit card debt, so he/she/it has nothing to do with currency. So, now that I've said all this, I' m off to find out the legal status of the Pledge of Allegiance. Is it considered government sponsored, or in some way officially affiliated with the government? If so, then "under God" shouldn't be part of it. If, on the other hand, it's a poem, just as "God Bless America" is a song that poplular, but not the national anthem, then the issue is cloudier. However, just from a copyright point of view, I'd rather it be returned to its original form. lots of love Anne
