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Monday, April 17, 2006 12:00 AM

Country boy

I cringed as my young son recited the Pledge of Allegiance. But who was I to question his innocent trust in a nation I long ago lost faith in?
By Nina Burleigh

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    Patriotism

    A true patriot would have stood up and clapped, alone if necessary, for the Vietnam Veteran.

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