Tuesday, March 04, 2008

'Mandatory' volunteerism?Is it time yet?

By Rhonda B. Graham
The News Journal/Delaware Online
February 21, 2008


Along with an end to the botched Iraq war, and a sustainable economic rescue, the idea that Americans at some point in their lives must do a volunteer stint to improve the country is worth pursuing.

Like Michelle Obama there have been many, many times when Americans of all political persuasions haven't been proud of their country's actions.

But enforced community service at this time in American history could bring immeasurable benefits to the nation's psyche as it grapples with housing foreclosures, doped-up national sports heroes and serious challenges to our international image as world leaders. [Full Article...]

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