what does it mean to you. i don't want the definition. i want to know what citizenship means to you.
2006-10-02 16:04:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
To me, citizenship is all about fulfilling my duty to the larger community, whether that be to my city, state, or nation. It is about participating in the governing processes, staying informed about issues which affect our society so that I can make good decisions on behalf of that society; it means appreciating the opportunities I am afforded by being a member of that society and passing on that appreciation to the next generation; it means that I put my community's interests above my own if necessary; it means that I am loyal to the founding principles of the society, but not necessarily to those in power (if they are in conflict with those founding principles). I guess, in short, it's about using your talents to the best of your ability to build up the community for the benefit of not just yourself, but for everyone.
2006-10-02 16:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by faithcmbs9 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means here in the USA, women own everything including your thoughts, children, pets & balls. That is unless you have a good woman.
Having the best judges, laws & police. Basic things like food, housing & opportunity. It also means we have privileges of freedom of expression, freedom from police & army from invading our homes with no warrant***, freedom of politics, religion, work, etc.
Health care not included & jobs now going overseas.
***False Domestic Argueing Laws negate this
2006-10-02 19:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that I just happen to be a citizen of the greatest country in the world, so far.
Sad to say it may not last long though with the way things are going.
2006-10-02 16:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by shirley e 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A category and status.
Citizens( By birth or naturalization)
Residents ( Temporal or Permanent )
Exiles ( The Cubanos)
Refugees ( Central Americans)
and 2nd class citizens ( Puerto Ricans)
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I don't know about Asians and Europeans, but I met a blond girl from Switzerland who was illegal in the US.
And many Asians are illegally in Tijuana, MEX, trying to cross to the USA
2006-10-02 16:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by Halcon7 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Duty, Honor, Country....... three words and heavy too.
They also mean having common sense, to discern what is right, say what is right and to do what is right.
Politicians are not always right, they just twist the truth to their point of view. Just make sure your end is not screwed up.
2006-10-02 16:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by angstrom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt mean anything, the media is owned by the politicians, and the politicans dont want us to vote or even care about anything, i think citizenship in america is fake
our votes dont count, no political party caters to the poor, media is controlled by the rich, newspapers are full of distractions like tabloid stories such as videos of terrorists, so we ignore things going on that actually are important to us
2006-10-02 16:06:32 · answer #6 · answered by don1clamenza 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It means I can make fun of you for misspelling citizenship.
2006-10-02 16:09:02 · answer #7 · answered by Are_You_Stupid? 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
every american working together for the common goal. what this country was founded on.life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
2006-10-02 16:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since I've become an american citizen...I work for the federal goverment...once needs to be a citizen to work and get a very good job.
2006-10-02 16:08:05 · answer #9 · answered by Sigrid 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
freedom
2006-10-02 16:05:44 · answer #10 · answered by chastityelizabeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋