What does being a productive citizen mean?

Being a citizen of a county is a right that is not enjoyed by everybody. However, it is a tremendous responsibility, as a citizen who exercises his/her rights can influence legislation and change many things around. Power of one in the United States cannot be underestimated, as many great changes in this country were started by small groups of forward thinking individuals. When I think about the individual citizens affecting the change by their actions, I think of the story of Rosa Parks, but there are many more other examples of individuals can affect events taking place in our country.



Think for a moment about an issue you feel needs to be addressed in your county, state, or a country (it can be a pressing current issue, such as swine flu, health care reform, tragedy in Ford Hood, or the veterans' life and care after they get back from war; or a pressing global issue, such as finding renewable energy sources, dealing with increasing gas prices, or helping citizens of the countries around the world fight for their rights). Why is this issue of a concern to you? Write a letter to your senator trying to convince him to support your views in legislative vote or new legislation. Remember that your letter shoud be compelling for the senator to read and take action. So, do your research for the facts to back your opinion, or your letter might not be as persuasive as you might think. Use multimedia to enhance your writing!
Watch this video that tells about universal human rights- you might get some ideas about the issue you would want to share in the letter.
This CNN Video tells about H1N1 flu (aka Swine Flu).
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Mrs. B.