On a private e-mail list, I’m taking part in a very timely discussion on the Pledge of Allegience.

Fact is that we look at freedom in so many different ways. Many of us were satisfied with the ruling, and others outraged. A debate ensued. Tempers flared.

But at the core of it – man you gotta hand it to the founders of this country. They built a system of *ideals* and generations have come and gone that have re-interpetted and faught for those ideals. Blood, sweat and tears.

Happy July 4th everybody. Celebrate the freedom we’re blessed with today. Celebrate for those that sacrificed to get us here. Celebrate to stick it up the terrorists’ noses.