When it comes to politics, which do you pay more attention to: politics at the local level, or at the national level? Which one is more important?
Share why if you wish.
Politics: Local Or National?
Category: Government
Do You Have A Plan To Vote?
It’s election day in America. Do you have a plan to vote? Have you voted already? How about getting others to the polls?
Share why if you wish.
How Would You Describe Your Civic Life?
Civic life can vary drastically from person to person, and from town to town. Are you active in your local community?
In our lives, there is some level of civic engagement.Even if you live out in the country, there are some services that are provided by the nearby town that benefit you.
The exact amount varies from person to person. While one person might have children in the public school system, another may check out books from the local library. You might serve on a town committee of some sort, or just organize a block party for your neighbors.
Listen to a podcast where Michael and Lee discuss a related question: ‘What makes a place feel like home?’ We also discuss a bonus question: ‘What beliefs do you have that might be wrong?’
There are some civic services that benefit everyone, like local roads we all drive on, or trash and recycling collection that is done on a weekly basis. What other services do you take advantage of?
Some people are simply good members of the town they inhabit. That might mean shopping a locally-owned stores rather than national chains or online outlets. Or it might mean picking up trash at a local park, or helping out a neighbor in some way.
There is also actual engagement in local politics. This runs the gamut from voting in town elections, to serving on select committees or attending forums to discuss issues that impact your neighborhood or city.
There are many ways of being a member in the town or city where you live. Which ones are meaningful or important to you? How would you describe your civic life?
Related questions: What are our responsibilities to others? What role should the government play in our lives? Why do you live where you live? Urban, suburban, or rural?
Politics: Incremental Or Transformational?
We don’t ask too many overtly political questions, but here is (a non-partisan) one: do you think politics is inherently about steady, incremental progress, or broad, sweeping, transformational change?
Share why if you wish.
Politics: Incremental Or Transformational?
What Do You Love About Your Country?
Chances are, you love where you live. Or at least, you love some parts about it. What do you love about your country?
There are many general areas that someone could find appealing about the nation where they reside. For example, natural beauty, which might include a spectacular waterfall, a majestic forest, or stunning lakes (among others).
Security is yet another thing that might set one country apart from another. Do you feel safe, from both your fellow citizens as well as from other countries?
One thing that can vary drastically from place to place is political climate. Do you like yours? Why or why not? Do you feel represented in government? Do you feel free?
Listen to a podcast where Michael and Lee discuss a related question: ‘Freedom or security?’ We also discuss a bonus question: ‘Is technology neutral?’
Or perhaps you like the people all around you. What are some of the traits of people that are among the best? Generosity, an accepting nature, thoughtfulness, honesty?
Another option is opportunity, which includes literacy, education, jobs, housing, health care, and others. Are opportunities available to you where you live?
There are many other possibilities as well. What is it that you like best about your country?
Related questions: If you could live anywhere, where would it be? What is patriotic behavior? Why do you live where you live? Are you free?