I meant it in the sense that I believe that the base freedoms, if not the exact practice, at the heart of the ideals of the founding of this country should be applied to all people, not just those that happen to be citizens here.

"Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law"

Is that the Republican party motto?

I learned it from Alister Crowley myself

In person?

Great concept. :snap:

I agree with Alex about the "indivisible" part. How about "Humanity, different and alike, with liberty and justice for all"?

Heh, I can't imagine having children repeat this before a day of school ;)

Nope. I'm holding to indivisible. Any division is purely superficial. I think it's important to emphasize that we're all humans, regardless of nationality, and that ideals such as due process and basic humane treatment should hold whether we can justify it by international law or not.

I've come to the realization that the Pledge - in any form - means absolutely nothing to me. I think the only thing I have "pledged" are my marriage vows - and even then wwe didn't use that particular vernacular.

I can dig that.

NA brings up an interesting point and it makes me wonder - can you pledge your affinity? It's an interesting word pairing.