A Quote by Jason Whitlock

Sports culture has long been patriotic, tolerant of diverse backgrounds and perspective and celebratory of meritocracy.

Jason Whitlock

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Backgrounds Been Culture Diverse Long Meritocracy Patriotic Perspective Sports Tolerant

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Jason Whitlock
American - Journalist
Born: April 27, 1967

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Nicky Morgan

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Bill Simmons

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Deborah Rhode

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Al Pacino

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For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens: as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone.

David Cameron

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To be patriotic is to be able to question government policy in times of crisis. To be patriotic is to stand up for the Bill of Rights and the Constitution in times of uncertainty and insecurity. To be patriotic is to speak up against the powerful in defense of the weak and the voiceless. To be patriotic is to be willing to pay the price to preserve our freedoms, dignity, and rights. To be patriotic is to challenge the abuses of the PATRIOT Act.