Don't Trust Snakes: Tiger! Tiger! burning bright

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ROGER THORNHILL

Friday, August 05, 2005

Tiger! Tiger! burning bright

Am I the only one who thinks that William Clark's famous journal entry loses most of its impact when given modern spelling as on the new Lewis & Clark nickel unveiled today? It is supposed to be "Ocian in view! O! The Joy!"

In 2004, CNN.com reported:

According to spokeswoman Becky Bailey, the Mint considered the issue, and chose to use the modern spelling.

"We didn't want to confuse anyone into thinking we couldn't spell," she said.

It's nice to see the U.S. Mint exuding such confidence. Makes me want to convert all of my bullion, jewels, precious ointments and balms into dollar-denominated instruments.

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