I also believe that government has no business telling us how we should live our lives. I think our lifestyle choices should be left up to us. What we do in our private lives is none of the government's business. That position rules out the Republican Party for me.
— Jesse Ventura
As governor, there isn't a lot I can do beyond that to crack down on crime. Law enforcement is really a local issue. It's the cops' job to tighten down on criminals.
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.
I asked Dalai Lama the most important question that I think you could ask - if he had ever seen Caddyshack.
Government's 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.
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.
If you were to come to Minnesota, I could have you locked up like that. That's power.
Wrestling is ballet with violence.
Government works less efficiently when it begins to grow out of control and takes on more and more of the responsibilities that belong to the citizens.
You can't legislate morality.
Congratulations, you have a sense of humor. And to those who didn't: Go stick your head in the mud.
