Are you a Keen Citizen?
Although I am a permanent American citizen, I am temporarily an Italian citizen. To me citizenship was just being granted the rights to the country you are born in. During my time abroad I am realizing the value and privilege of citizenship. It is more than being born in and residing in a country. It is about being up-to-date with current events, having a sense of pride for your country; it is about being sensitive and responsive to the community’s issues. It is more than being a ‘good citizen.’ It is about being a keen citizen.
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