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Live up to our pledge

Fri., July 10, 2020

As we celebrate America’s Independence Day, I am reminded of a pledge that most Americans have made thousands of times.

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America … with liberty and justice for all.”

We pledge to liberty and justice for ALL. Not just those who speak our language or have the same skin color (or the same sex, or the same religion). It’s Liberty and Justice for ALL.

That is our pledge. It is what we all deserve to expect; and is also what others deserve to expect of us. Liberty and just for all. Let’s start here in re-uniting us. As our country’s motto states, “Out of Many, One.”

Jeff Cook-Coyle

Liberty Lake

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