As citizens of the United States of America, we have many rights that people around the globe are still fighting for. We have the right of free speech, and public education. We can worship in our own way. We can choose where we live and how we make a living. These rights are so much a part of our daily lives that we forget to appreciate them. We take them for granted.
Now listen to thse words from author Pearl S. Buck:
We need to restore the full meaning of the old word, duty.
It is the other side of rights.
In other words, we ahve a duty to our country and our fellow citizens to help maintain our rights. How? By being honest, responsible citizens who actively contribute to our schools, our communities, and our country.
Today, ask yourself this: What are my duties as a member of the American society? Then look for ways to be an active citizen.