7/5/2013 -  TM, Chester, NJ writes ...
Rescuing Citizenship and Civic Virtue       Post to Main Thread   Reply to TM

A very good article, but unfortunately 50% of "Americans" will disagree because they have all the rights and benefits of being an American citizen without having to work, be responsible, volunteer, or have any knowledge of our great history. They do not see this as a negative and thus encourage more people to follow their utter lack of contribution to our society. Why? Because it is easier than working and being responsible and because our government not only supports it, but encourages it through all the benefits programs they offer.

Given the mass numbers that are benefiting from these programs, it will be very hard to break away from it.