SB253
Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day
📋 What This Bill Does
This bill designates February 20th as 'Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day' to honor Black soldiers from Ohio who received the congressional medal of honor for their actions during the American Civil War.
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Rationale
The bill does not align with the Libertarian Party or Libertarian Party of Ohio principles as it establishes a government-recognized day of observance, which could be seen as a form of government endorsement of specific historical narratives, conflicting with the principles of limited government and individual rights.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential for government overreach in recognizing specific groups
- May lead to further government involvement in historical narratives
Platform Citations (2)
1.0 PERSONAL LIBERTY
OPPOSES
The bill establishes a government-recognized observance.
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OPPOSES
The bill may infringe on the principle of limited government.