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i agree with all you have both said, especially about idolatrous worship of the flag - which is why i consistently refuse to say the pledge of allegiance.... hilary Eleanor Noone wrote: > > In a message dated 11/17/00 4:37:55 AM EST, [log in to unmask] writes: > > << Submitted in anger.............. I need to cool down >> > > Sid, > You are eloquent in your anger, but you didn't go back far enough. If this > country hadn't been stolen from Native Americans in the first place, we > wouldn't have a flag. And don't forget the arrogance that made us think we > had the right to own other human beings and fight a war over it. What you > wrote also gave me a thought I'd never had before--aren't we taught "thou > shalt have no other Gods before me"? Sounds like that's how some folks view > the flag. Respect for our flag and the office of the Presidency is one > thing, but we do seem to be getting carried away. Thanks for your > perspective. Maybe more of us should get angry once in a while. > Eleanor