Couple of things:
I have always believed in the Kennedy question. "Ask not what your country can do for you, Ask what you can do for your country." The words were inspiring then and seem to ring extra true these days. Some folks have a calling for military service and some the peace corp as ambassadors of good will from us to other countries. The Americore was also a good idea. As an educator I have worked with many high energy enthusiastic 20 year olds determined to make a difference. There is so much that could be done. I believe that like in so many countries, we Americans should schedule in a year of service as part of our transition to adulthood. Empathy, seeing how the others live or people who think differently then your 'tribe' would go a long way in creating a kinder country.
So here are two articles. One about just that... a year of service. And the other about our country's public lands. Surely these could be worked into the formula of service.
If you have traveled to places like Ireland or Switzerland or Thailand or... they have decided that their land, if it is to maintain its uniqueness for future generations, be protected. That is why those places still look so beautiful after 1000 years of people.
My 2 1/2 cents worth.
another shake on this
The Biden administration has a game-changing approach to nature conservation
I have always believed in the Kennedy question. "Ask not what your country can do for you, Ask what you can do for your country." The words were inspiring then and seem to ring extra true these days. Some folks have a calling for military service and some the peace corp as ambassadors of good will from us to other countries. The Americore was also a good idea. As an educator I have worked with many high energy enthusiastic 20 year olds determined to make a difference. There is so much that could be done. I believe that like in so many countries, we Americans should schedule in a year of service as part of our transition to adulthood. Empathy, seeing how the others live or people who think differently then your 'tribe' would go a long way in creating a kinder country.
So here are two articles. One about just that... a year of service. And the other about our country's public lands. Surely these could be worked into the formula of service.
If you have traveled to places like Ireland or Switzerland or Thailand or... they have decided that their land, if it is to maintain its uniqueness for future generations, be protected. That is why those places still look so beautiful after 1000 years of people.
My 2 1/2 cents worth.
another shake on this
The Biden administration has a game-changing approach to nature conservation