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My Sweet Lord

Friday, June 28, 2002

• TITLE: "My Sweet Lord" The title of the 1970's song by Beatle George Harrison. Shortly after his death last year, the track was re-released. It shot to number one on the British pop charts and #2 in the U.S.

  I really want to see you
  Really want to be with you
  Really want to see you lord
  But it takes so long, my lord
  My sweet lord

  This song will not be permitted to be played at any school dance, prom, nor at any choral recital or band concert in the states covered by the 9th Circuit.

• "... Three Judge panel ..." Here is a link to the 9th Circuit decision.

• "... pre-voting rights for women era ..." AMENDMENT XIX of the U.S. Constitution:

  "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."
  Ratified August 18, 1920.

• "... U.S. Flag Code ..." Here is a link to the American Legion's web page and the text of the U.S. Flag Code.

• "... Barnette ..." Here is a link to the 1943 Supreme Court decision on whether a student could be forced to recite The Pledge.

• "... Under God ..." According to several readers, this phrase was added as the result of a considerable (and obviously successful) nationwide effort by the Knights of Columbus. President Eisenhower said, of the K of C effort:

  "These words will remind Americans that despite our great physical strength we must remain humble. They will help us to keep constantly in our minds and hearts the spritual and moral principles which alone give dignity to man, upon which our way of life is founded. For the contribution which your organization has made to this cause, we must be genuinely grateful."

• "... Lawdy, Miss Clawdy ..." A song written (and first performed) by Lloyd Price. Elvis Presley had a cover hit in the late 1950's. It has been a staple in rock groups' repertoires every since, having been recorded by (among others) The Hollies, Little Richard, The Buckinghams, and Paul McCartney.

• "... California Case ..." Here is a link to the 9th Circuit decision.
  
  
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•     Mullings' Catchy Caption of the Day:
  

  
  A very clever license plate seen on
  the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

  (Mullphoto: Rich Galen) ____________________________________________________________________________________