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BigBen · 09-23-2005, 07:38 AM

When you join the Army, we ask if you want to swear on a bible or make a solemn declaration. Used to be that most would pick the bible, but these days most people are going the other way.

Instead of "Do you swear..." and the applicant holds the bible,
It is "Do you solemnly declare..." and the applicant holds nothing.

No big deal. We had a guy that would not pledge allegiance to the Queen. He thought that living in Canada allowed him that freedom. We are a democracy after all.

The Sergeant Major looked at him and growled "You aren't starting off on the right foot, son. If I remember your face or your name, you might have some problems here. Now, do you like the queen?"

The guy realized that it was not a great time to make a political statement.

09-23-2005, 07:38 AM	#68 (permalink)
BigBen Comedian Location: Use the search button	When you join the Army, we ask if you want to swear on a bible or make a solemn declaration. Used to be that most would pick the bible, but these days most people are going the other way. Instead of "Do you swear..." and the applicant holds the bible, It is "Do you solemnly declare..." and the applicant holds nothing. No big deal. We had a guy that would not pledge allegiance to the Queen. He thought that living in Canada allowed him that freedom. We are a democracy after all. The Sergeant Major looked at him and growled "You aren't starting off on the right foot, son. If I remember your face or your name, you might have some problems here. Now, do you like the queen?" The guy realized that it was not a great time to make a political statement. __________________ 3.141592654 Hey, if you are impressed with my memorizing pi to 10 digits, you should see the size of my penis.