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To: jlallen who wrote (28242)	9/19/2001 9:41:32 AM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (1) of 82486

I agree, jla, we are a people in deep need of comfort and for many religion is that comfort. That song, however, is also a strong symbol of our patriotism; luckily it is inclusive enough with its rather generic God that people can define it broadly and personally, and only the most committed atheist would object and I don't know why they would find it necessary at this time. Does it really gain anything? For many who get tears in their eyes hearing that song, it has nothing to do with God and everything to do with love and pride in America. I truly don't see it as a separation of church and state issue at all. (edit- you all know I am not a very astute political animal, though) Symbols and rituals are vital to a society. We need them to unite and to express that union. I have no interest in denying anyone a source of comfort and strength or arguing the use of the word God in a traditional hymn at a time like this. And I sing along as loudly as anyone-- (actually I sing more loudly, being operatically trained. I am an embarrassment at the ballpark.) I would be surprised if any of us can hear that song while watching our flag wave overhead and stay dry-eyed.

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