A heartwarming story about youth and individuality
A young Star Trek fan goes to school one morning and recites his own version of the Pledge of Allegiance, is written up by his teacher and suspended by the principal. His heinous words were:
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United Federation of Planets, and to the galaxy for which it stands, one universe, under everybody, with liberty and justice for all species.
This fan is Birdie’s son “8″ and the story Birdie tells on her blog is touching and entertaining, as are many of the comments. Of course, this is old news now, but I just ran across it. 
Want a T-Shirt with the new pledge on it? Go here: http://www.cafepress.com/beautydishstuff. I’m thinking Graham needs one…
All I’ve ever done during pledge time at school is pledge allegience to Queen Mab and our mighty state of Hysteria…
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Thank you so kindly for linking to my boy’s experience! We are thrilled to see all the support my son’s individuality and creativity are getting!! Much peace to you.
I read about it on Nodwick this morning, too. Hail to the little guy! =D
…sigh… Why can’t teachers, principals, co-workers, and people in general learn to relax
Speaking of t-shirts, I so want some more tux ones…
I only have my LCA one (linux.conf.au). And I didn’t actually attend it - it is my dad’s… 
People just need to stop being stupid. Cheers to Birdie for raising a son who clearly has his heart in the right place - and I mean the justice and equality part, though raising a Trekkie is a good thing too.
Pug, I think you may be right about Graham needing one…