What do you do for your country?

Question

With all the talk of presidents day I have a question.
JFK said "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country."
Do you think too many people are asking more of our country than they are willing to give?...
I hear alot of entitlement mentality... The " what can my country do for me" crowd..
What do you think of that and what do you do for your country?..

Alias Smith & Jones--- I dont do as much as I want to..
I am raising 6 children to be patriotic and to understand how our goverrnment works and about our American History.. by homeschooling I am making sure that my childrern grow up to be responsible adults and educated citizens..
I am also getting more invoved in politics... I have been more active in contacting the people who represent me and making sure my voice is heard..

Answer 1

Unfortunately, not as much as I probably should.

I think we all get caught up in our everyday lives, just trying to be good spouses, parents, children, employees, etc. MInimally, I'd like to think we are a sum of the parts. If I can fulfill my duties as a spouse, parent, etc., this will not put a drain on some of the services when others in these roles fail, and the nation as a whole would be better off.

This actually is not as small of a step as it would seem. If everyone truly attempted to fulfill their roles, there would be a lot less crime, unemployment, need for social services, etc.

I could go on with other things, but I'll stop there.

Answer 2

I know a lot of opinions are out there of this subjest and a very good question indeed but very open as well. I really do not think there is a correct answer as to what the country can do for us or what we can do for our country. I know I spent 15 years in the military and I did what I had to do for my country and my country rewarded me back by keeping me safe and giving me my every need when i asked. of course that is the military. now that I am a civilian all I ask of my country is to once again try and keep our troops safe since I still have three cousins in Iraq and to provide us with the truth about what is truly going on. Pres. Bush made some mistakes but damn he is only human and do we all not make mistakes? I think that people should stand by their country no matter what happens that is what we can do to make this gov't a better gov't. because believe it or not they actually listen to what we say and then all of a sudden things start going nuts in DC. I hope this wasn't to jumpy I get that way sometimes. God Bless The Troops and The people of the states.

Answer 3

I come from a family where every generation has served in the Armed Forces all the way back to the American Revolutionary war. I am a Marine Corp veteran myself. I raised 2 respectful, honorable children who are wonderful, caring adults. They in turn are raising honorable and caring children.

I was active during the Civil Rights movement, the Womens movement and the anti-war protests during that awful Vietnam mess.

I am active in politics and vote intelligently. Active in my community, volunteer in a soup kitchen several times a year.

Currently, I am very active in the anti-war movement. I was in Washington at the end of January and participate in the weekly anti-war activities in my locality. I am joining in the push to either stop Mr. Bush from further tearing my country apart - or remove him from office.

The only way American will remain free, is for people to take part in the cause of freedom. Freedom is not a right, it is a privilege. One must earn the privilege.....If you sit on the sidelines, do nothing but complain and never get up and DO something about it - Freedom can disappear to be replace by anarchy.

Answer 4

Well I recycle for my country and my school helds food drives and I donate things to needy children oh and my grampa fought in the French and Indian War.He is still alive.Thank goodness.Well I dont really think that too many people are asking more of our country then they are willing to give and I do alot of donating/charity events.Me and my mom gave an orphanage 100 dollars for their good service for orphans.I dont think that would be a good statment question because its really important if we help our country and dont just try to do something for the country if you think they are going to give you something for a reward.Just do it to help people that are poor and make our counry better.

Answer 5

Everything I can do.Help people,don't spread garbage,follow rules and regulations and more importantly study seriously so that if I get a chance to go abroad I can be recognised as a good Indian.And hey I once helped some foreigners out of a problem and made them think that India and Indians are really great

Answer 6

I served 34 years in the military started in Vietnam, finished with the drive to Bagdad. I'm retired. I vote in every election. I'm drawing my retirement pay. I don't have to pay income tax, just property taxes. I'll serve again in any capacity if called. But I'm sure not going to volunteer my services again unless the enemy is standing on our shores.

I think i've done more than my share for this country.

Answer 7

thats a nice thought... but i guess unconciously we people actually do a lot for our country...
paying taxes on time,working hard in d office so that the organization grows and so does India Inc etc....

but theres lot that can still be done...
teach your children the disadvantage of corruption,
educate at least one poor person every year,
Instead of taking your family to exotic tours.. take them to rural India.. let the future generation see how people live in villages and how our education can help them..

Answer 8

Even despite how terrible my life is, I pay my taxes, and haven't presented a landmark lawsuit against the government for failing to ensure my right to liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and also its failure to protect me from obscure racism and its effects on my life. So, I'm a patriot by my patience!

Answer 9

I pay a substantial amount of taxes every year.

I volunteer at a homeless shelter twice a month.

I donate money to two charities every month.

That's what I do for my country & fellowman.

Answer 10

I'm building a library for the next generation. I Pay taxes. I try to share my knowledge. I vote for the government.