Saint Patrick was just
a missionary. He probably did little to improve the lives of the Irish and
instead came to the island to fill people up with mysticism. He never drove out
the snakes because there never were any to begin with.
Many of us celebrate
this day because we are all or part Irish. Some of us support Irish nationalism
and the Irish cause, with the symbol of the Starry Plough.
For many people this
holiday is just an excuse to get drunk. Maybe that is OK too. Don't forget to
drink an Irish Car Bomb, an Irish Stout or (yuck) green beer.
SJ Otto
The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn by The Pogues
Black 47 Livin in America
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