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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: epicure who wrote (48133)	5/23/2002 9:11:33 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I love it when you rant about the dearth of critical thinking. See what I mean? You've already heard it more than once. Neo said in his essay that we shouldn't bore people. Besides, my rants on the subject don't seem to have made a difference. I think I'll just cherish my hobby horse quietly. I shall also cherish your cherishing my hobby horse.

To: epicure who wrote (48133)	5/23/2002 9:14:19 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

hehehehehe Ventura Vetoes School Pledge Proposal By Ashley H. Grant Associated Press Writer Wednesday, May 22, 2002; 6:23 PM ST. PAUL, Minn. –– Gov. Jesse Ventura vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have required Minnesota's public school students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at least once a week. Ventura had hinted he would veto the bill, saying he has seen no lack of patriotism in the United States, particularly after Sept. 11. "Patriotism is voluntary," Ventura said in his veto message. "It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. No law will make a citizen a patriot." In an interview later with The Associated Press, Ventura, a former Navy SEAL who has a daughter in high school, added that he didn't want anyone telling children what they have to say. The measure easily passed both the House and Senate, but the Legislature has adjourned and cannot override Ventura unless he convenes a special session for some other purpose, which appears unlikely. The bill would have directed school districts to inform students of their rights not to participate, and school boards would have had the power to opt out via annual votes. "I am very disappointed that the governor ... saw fit to veto a Pledge of Allegiance bill which gave opt-outs at every opportunity," said Sen. Mady Reiter, a chief sponsor of the bill. Half the states now require the pledge as part of the school day, and half a dozen more recommend it, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. This year, Legislatures in several states were considering making the oath mandatory. © 2002 The Associated Press