Just a few seconds ago, the BBC World Service reported that “the United States has decided that its own Pledge of Allegiance is illegal under its own Constitution.” Or words to that effect. I couldn’t help but laugh, because its sounded so downright silly to hear it from that perspective, stated so succinctly.

What a remarkable place this is, with all of its contradictions. I love it.

The fact that this an issue at all speaks volumes to the world. It’s like we’re a nation of babies, crying because we don’t want to give up our worn-out blankets and teddy bears.

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