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The Meaning of a Good Citizen "Ask not what your country can do for you -   ask what you can do for your country." - John F. Kennedy, 1961 Inaugural Address - 35th President of the U.S. (1917 - 1963)



Being a good citizen means different things to different people. How do you become an outstanding citizen? Do you look out for other who can’t help themselves? Do you help an elderly person cross a busy intersection? Do you give money to a charity or non profit organization? Are you active in your community? Does being a good citizen mean looking out for the environment by going green? Do you treat your fellow citizens with respect and dignity, no matter their race or creed?

America, the home of the brave and land of the free. Throughout the history of the United States, millions of ordinary citizens have been willing to put their lives on the line for the safety and freedom of this country. Does this constitute being a good citizen? Having the strength to stand up against the odds, to be the lone voice crying in the dark, to be willing to speak the truth no matter what the consequences--does this describe a good citizen?

It's not just one thing--it’s all these, and more. Being a good citizen encompasses far more than just doing a good deed; it requires a life time of inspiration, hope, and encouragement.