My position is that it isn't government's job to mandate patriotism. To me, mandating a pledge of allegiance to a government is something Saddam Hussein would do.
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There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag.
Real patriotism is a willingness to challenge the government when it's wrong.
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary... is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds.
Being a patriot doesn't mean prioritizing service to government above all else. Being a patriot means knowing when to protect your country, knowing when to protect your Constitution, knowing when to protect your countrymen, from the violations of and encroachments of adversaries. And those adversaries don't have to be foreign countries.
Let's do more than say the 'Pledge of Allegiance.' Let us live it!
Governor, why wouldn't anyone want to say the Pledge of Allegiance, unless they detested their own country or were ignorant of its greatness?
Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their choice.
Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents.
We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior.
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