I haven't a lot to say about the 9th Circuit's ruling yesterday, but since it's such a hot new story, I'll say, what did you expect?--it's the 9th Circuit.

And I agree with those who say it's a tempest in a teapot either way (about on a par with flag burning). Primarily I agree with Brink Lindsey, though.

I have a theory that the folks at warbloggerwatch are all pseudonyms for Ninth Circuit judges.

"Tempest in a teapot" pretty much sums it up. I think the pledge flows better without "under God", but it is incomparably stupid to think it violates the first amendment.