To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary and spontaneous instead of a compulsory routine is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds. Struggles to coerce uniformity of sentiment in support of some end thought essential to their time and country have been waged by many good as well as by evil men. Such attempts to compel coherence by forcing a flag salute or pledge of allegiance are ultimately futile.

- Justice Robert Jackson

4 years ago

Answered By Ravonna D

So, what is the question?

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