Thanks. I'm still waiting for arguments in support of the Pledge staying in there based on the law, and not "tradition." I'm not so certain this will make it to the SC, though. When a judge stays his own decision the day after he writes it -- has
any sane judge done that -- that bodes poorly for its survival. This will probably get back to the full 9th Circuit for review, and I'd give it a good chance for reversal.
Unfortunately, I think we'll be stuck with a poor interpretation of the Establishment clause for quite some time.
But with that kind of goofiness you're almost garaunteed to see an appeal which will probably be taken up. Although SCOTUS could dodge the bullet if the 9th reverse (they really can't if the ruling stands). Goofiness almost always garauntees review by a higher court.