An old lady had always wanted to travel abroad. Now that she was
getting on in years, she thought she would really like to do so
before she died.
Until now, she'd never even been out of the country. So she began
by going in person to the Passport Office and asking how long it
would take to have one issued.
"You must take the loyalty oath first," responded the passport
clerk. "Raise your right hand, please. "The old gal raised her
right hand.
"Do you swear to defend the Constitution of the United States
against all its enemies, domestic or foreign?" was the first
question.
The little old lady's face paled and her voice trembled as she
asked in a small voice, "Uhhh . . . all by myself?"
