I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. (original Pledge of Allegiance written in August 1892 by Francis Bellamy)
This staid and starchy judge reminds me of how important it is to know the people who are creating and enforcing 'justice.' That line, 'with liberty and justice for all,' doesn't ring true when one group's beliefs are imposed on a minority group. Personal freedoms can easily be eroded when the those in power feel their preferences are the right ones. The addition of 'under God' by Eisenhower underscores this narrow perspective. The Ship card suggests travel or expanding one's horizons. It implies that befriending people of different races, cultures, religions, etc. than our own can be helpful in widening our views; understanding how other people think and live can help develop clarity and compassion.
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