All of us should have free choice when it comes to patriotic displays… a government wisely acting within its bounds will earn loyalty and respect from its citizens. A government dare not demand the same. – Jesse Ventura
Governments role should be only to keep the playing field level, and to work hand in hand with business on issues such as employment. But beyond this, to as great an extent as possible, it should get the hell out of the way. – Jesse Ventura
I decided to run for governor because I got mad… I want to make government more directly accountable to the people. – Jesse Ventura
The Constitution guarantees us our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Thats all. It doesnt guarantee our rights to charity. – Jesse Ventura
Unfortunately, corruption is widespread in government agencies and public enterprises. Our political system promotes nepotism and wasting money. This has undermined our legal system and confidence in the functioning of the state. One of the consequences is that many citizens dont pay their taxes. – Georgios A. Papandreou