The Responsible Citizen
Responsibilities of a citizen | April 3
2013
| The responsibilities of a citizen.
Responsibilities of a citizen
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform general public on the true responsibilities of a citizen
Thesis Statement: Embrace a far more holistic and positive outlook on what it means to be a part of a community or a wider social group.
Introduction:
I. The government
II. What are the roles of a citizen?
III. The concept of ubuntu
Body
I. Ubuntu a. The heart of ubuntu
II. The Plan a. Spread ubuntu
III. What makes a citizen “good?” a. Opinions b. Perspectives
Conclusion
I. Embracing ubuntu II. Holistic and positive outlook III. If this philosophy is spread the result will be a more just, prosperous and equitable America Unlike the Government’s role that is clearly stated in the Preamble, the role of a citizen isn’t as clear. Even the bill of rights clearly states the rights of a citizen. It has been amended and made inclusive as to what defines a citizen. Every citizen has an opinion on what the role is exactly, which makes it easy to be interpreted freely. It’s tempting to view the concept of citizenship from a Western perspective. This would lead naturally to such ideas as obeying laws, voting, defending one’s country, and so on. Implicit in this perspective is the sense of an individual, and of “us” and “them”. For many, these are not satisfactory, and leave a lingering sense of something missing. Perhaps it is the implied “should”, “must” or “have to” that causes a ripple of rebellion in the soul against these ideals. Throughout the years it has become evident that the role of a citizen goes beyond that. Those who are simple minded view their role as such. People who are deep thinkers tend to see other perspectives, many of which embrace a far more holistic and positive outlook on what it means to be a part of a community or a wider social
2013
| The responsibilities of a citizen.
Responsibilities of a citizen
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform general public on the true responsibilities of a citizen
Thesis Statement: Embrace a far more holistic and positive outlook on what it means to be a part of a community or a wider social group.
Introduction:
I. The government
II. What are the roles of a citizen?
III. The concept of ubuntu
Body
I. Ubuntu a. The heart of ubuntu
II. The Plan a. Spread ubuntu
III. What makes a citizen “good?” a. Opinions b. Perspectives
Conclusion
I. Embracing ubuntu II. Holistic and positive outlook III. If this philosophy is spread the result will be a more just, prosperous and equitable America Unlike the Government’s role that is clearly stated in the Preamble, the role of a citizen isn’t as clear. Even the bill of rights clearly states the rights of a citizen. It has been amended and made inclusive as to what defines a citizen. Every citizen has an opinion on what the role is exactly, which makes it easy to be interpreted freely. It’s tempting to view the concept of citizenship from a Western perspective. This would lead naturally to such ideas as obeying laws, voting, defending one’s country, and so on. Implicit in this perspective is the sense of an individual, and of “us” and “them”. For many, these are not satisfactory, and leave a lingering sense of something missing. Perhaps it is the implied “should”, “must” or “have to” that causes a ripple of rebellion in the soul against these ideals. Throughout the years it has become evident that the role of a citizen goes beyond that. Those who are simple minded view their role as such. People who are deep thinkers tend to see other perspectives, many of which embrace a far more holistic and positive outlook on what it means to be a part of a community or a wider social
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