Could you become a citizen?
I recently had the honor of attending a citizenship ceremony. It was absolutely wonderful. There were 26 future citizens from 12 different countries. A chorus from a local high school sang a serenade of three patriotic songs. It made me tearful and proud. Of course, the chorus sang the Star Spangled Banner as the audience and new citizens sang.
One of the judges told about his family's emigration from Italy to the United States and how it affected his life.
What I found most surprising was the oath.
Bangor High School Chorus |
One of the judges told about his family's emigration from Italy to the United States and how it affected his life.
What I found most surprising was the oath.
Getting her citizenship certificate |
I had no idea as a native born that the Oath placed an emphasis on your support of the military, defending the United States. The Oath values, not democracy, equality, freedom, liberty, but your general support of the Constitution. Take a look at the words, "defend the Constitution and the laws...against all enemies", "bear arms", "perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces",
Mary Calder, citizen |
My friend became a citizen is in her early 60s (I'm in my 60s too) so she's probably not going to join the military. She's a nurse so she is definitely serving her new country.
If you were writing the oath, what would you put in it? What would you emphasize?
Management.Vision emphasizes practical and proven methods to ensure a better work environment.
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