pledge
as a kid i was always rather uncomfortable saying the pledge of allegiance every day. i did it of course. the pledge was (and still is) rather incomprehensible. i pledge allegiance to the flag. i what!? is this idolatry? of the united states of america. and to the republic for which it stands. okay that makes more sense. one nation. under god. okay, this part makes the pledge serious business. mystical shit. the big man's involved. indivisible. with liberty and justice for all. amen. i always thought that last part. never actually said it. in class. am sure i said it in the playground to the amusement of my friends.