FEATURE Debbie’s Discernments By Debbie Powers Dear Family and Friends of the Industry,
the feedback I get, but some days other things want to take precedence in my being. One thing I am sure of, this month I will not write anything relating to frustration or patience for a while, as my attitude has been deeply tested recently. As the expression goes, “As you teach, you are taught.” It seems I was continually reminding myself that the wasted emotion I was allowing myself to experience was producing absolutely no positive outcome. Getting back to this month, I have chosen to write on
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Volunteering in your local community charities, civic projects, etc., build strong bonds while also generating a sense of purpose. Being an active member of your community and advocating for positive common sense values embodies the patriotic spirit of responsibility and dedication for the common good !
for its wellbeing and that of its compatriots. It conveys a sense most things in life, there are varying degrees of patriotism. These range from “Robust,” “Moderate,” “Civic,” “Constitutional,” and “Associated Duties.” They are all relatively self-explanatory. but each individual has their own identity with their country and their commitment to it !!! mundane patriotism, which s interests encompassing polit economic strength, etc. While patriotism concerned with th the country. I would wager to guess th been disgruntled with someo about your country, but in th where you reside as a citizen the greatest country on the p our fairs play the National An day. I personally make it a po during the anthem. I sadly m disappointment at the peopl do none of the above. Is it lac in our schools these days or j expression of ignorance and In any event, it is very discon
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and negative activism against your own country. I see people from all walks of life protesting against things that they feel are wrong in this country but that go against everything our country has stood for since its inception. The burning of the Amendment. These would include obscenity, child pornography, words for starters. It also states that people have the right to peacefully assemble. What I have viewed over the last few ys me the most out much, if any, re that unhappy other countries ntry to those that change sooner
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