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November 10, 2006
I'm Speechless
But this young lady deserves our undying gratitude:
The move by Orange Coast College student trustees, the latest clash over patriotism and religion in American schools, has infuriated some of their classmates -- prompting one young woman to loudly recite the pledge in front of the board on Wednesday night in defiance of the rule."America is the one thing I'm passionate about and I can't let them take that away from me," 18-year-old political science major Christine Zoldos told Reuters.
"The fact that they have enough power to ban one of the most valued traditions in America is just horrible," Zoldos said, adding she would attend every board meeting to salute the flag.
All of which reminds me of a great quote by Margaret Thatcher that I've never been able to find again. It went something like this:
Our rights are not defined on dusty pieces of parchment, or in law books. Our rights are created and made meaningful each time we stand up and defend them. This young lady gets it.
Thank God.
Posted by Cassandra at November 10, 2006 10:36 AM
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I'm Speechless
Yeah, so much for freedom of speech...
Posted by: camojack at November 11, 2006 12:54 AM