I seem to be saying this all over the place today, but one thought I can't get away from in all this is the significance of an atheist bringing the lawsuit. As the US becomes marginally more tolerant of other religions, ie 'legitimate religions such Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism, the atheist is still culturally left out in the cold. There seems to be a greater sympathy/understanding among Americans for those who worship the 'wrong' god(s) than there is for those who worship no god. Hence the idea that 'Under God' can refer to the pledger's personal deity/ideology whether it's Allah, Jesus, or Rev. Moon they are actually asking to sanctify their oath to a flag. The idea of believing in/worshipping nothing seems to be harder for many to get their heads around.

Never mind the gall of a commie atheist--the very folks we inserted 'Under God' to differentiate ourselves from--turning it around on us like this.

Just thinking.