Before she died, an elderly woman from the United States wanted to visit England, the home of her ancestors. She went to the Federal Office and asked for a passport.

"You must first take the loyalty¹ oath," the passport clerk said. "Raise your right hand, please."

The senior citizen raised her right hand as the clerk asked, "Do you swear to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, domestic² or foreign?"

The sweet old face paled and the voice trembled as she responded, "Well, I guess so, but... will I have help, or will I have to do it all by myself?"