"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country." – President John Kennedy, inaugural address January 20, 1961.
In the almost 50 years since President Kennedy issued this challenge to our country, ask yourself this: Has America answered his call to action?
In my opinion, no. While there is a level of volunteerism in our society that is commendable, I think the majority of people expect to be served instead of serving others. This is especially true when it comes to all levels of government.
Thoughts?
2 comments:
No our nation has not answered his call to action. But our nation is different that it was then.
I agree things are a lot different now, but not so much that it excuses some of the things we see. There needs to be more giving. More effort needs to be given to the common good and not our own special interests.
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