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"At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents. So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans." i think the concept of considering these matters in the realm of another generation of the AMERICAN family, is intresting. However I think another family theme can be found in considering how our concepts of American style living/governing is pased through our families. - Stephen | "At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents. So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans." i think the concept of considering these matters in the realm of another generation of the AMERICAN family, is intresting. However I think another family theme can be found in considering how our concepts of American style living/governing is pased through our families. - Stephen | ||
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| + | It seemed that he discussed the responsibility one holds towards his country as very similar to the relationship of a child to his parents. The government, or nation in this case, is the giving parent that, when in need of help from the child in times of sickness or dispair would expect the same to be given willingly. These are the duties that "we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly". He is saying perhaps the American family should feel this very sense of pride towards responsibility. - Adam Shlossman | ||
