"Patriotism is voluntary." (Worth Noting).* "Patriotism is voluntary," declared Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura Jesse Ventura (born James George Janos on July 15, 1951), also known as "The Body", "The Star", and "The Governing Body", is an American politician, retired professional wrestler, Navy UDT veteran, actor, and former radio and television talk show host. as he vetoed a bill that would have required the state's public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance, in full, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, oath that proclaims loyalty to the United States. and its national symbol. at least once a week. Patriotism "is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. No law will make a citizen a patriot," he added. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the National Conference of State Legislatures The abbreviation NCSL redirects here. For the British educational institution see National College for School Leadership. The National Conference of State Legislatures , half the states across the country now require the pledge as part of the school day, half a dozen more recommend it, and in 2002 legislatures in several states are considering making the oath mandatory. Karen Ann Gajewski is an editor at the Humanist. |
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