"The meeting of the Unique Names Society will now come to order," President Waldemar Mitchell said. He waited as the few members left standing hurried to sit down. When all was quiet, he continued. "Our vice president, Astra Hagood, will lead us in the pledges."
Astra came forward in her star-studded T-shirt. Everyone stood up for the Pledge of Allegiance. Once that pledge was completed, Astra led the Unique Names Pledge.
I pledge to treat my name with respect, to pronounce it proudly when asked, to embrace its meaning, and to give it the honor it deserves. |
I pledge to respect all individuals with unique names and to defend them from ridicule. We are brothers and sisters. We are unique. |