[Nettime-bold] the NEW improved pledge of Allegiance recited by kids in

THE UNITED NATIONS PLEDGE FOR PEACE

I pledge in my daily life, in my family my work, my community, my country and my region, to:

Respect all life (Respect the life and dignity of each human being without discrimination or prejudice)

Reject violence (Practice active non-violence)

Share with others (Share my time and material resources to put an end to exclusion, injustice, and political and economic oppression.)

Listen to understand (Defend freedom of expression and cultural diversity)

PRESERVE THE PLANET (Promote responsible consumer behavior)

Rediscover Solidarity (Working together as one unified world) What

Steve McAlexander
"Strength and Honor"

Confucius wrote, "When words lose their meaning, people lose their liberty."