What is citizenship?
It is defined as the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen. ... the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen.www.dictionary.com/browse/citizenship
While visiting Midwestern Medical School to have dental work done, I asked my dental student, "What comes too your mind when you think of citizenship?" She said she thinks differently about it because she has strong ties to her homeland. She is from Egypt and carries a duel citizenship. As we spoke she said that we as citizen's of this country take our citizenship for granted.
My students Mother is a doctor, and her father is a Pharmacist. Her mother won a trip to Canada through her work, and due to some really bazaar circumstances ended up in America. She became so enamored with our country that this was where she wanted her two children to grow up. I wondered why she would want to leave her homeland and I think it could be because of religious freedom.
The link above will take you to an article about religious freedom, one of our constitutional rights, as well as the responsibility of our citizenship, to allow all people the right to worship how, where, or what they may.
I rather enjoyed this clip from The Simpsons,
Do we as citizens of this great country take our citizenship for granted? Do we do our duties as citizens? Are we allowing all men to worship as they see fit?
In writing this blog I feel it warrants my attention and I feel the need to learn more in depth about our citizenship and then act upon it as I deem necessary.
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