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​ ​ ​ ​//“It’s not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen.”// - Aristotle, Ancient Greek Philosopher, Scientist and Physician
 * __Citizen__**: A native or naturalized member of a state or a nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (dictionary.com)

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What is a good citizen?
= A good citizen is someone who is involved in their community, is law abiding, and is respectful of other people and their property. = [|The Mark of Good Citizen]

 **​ ** What does a good citizen do? __Local__
 * Being a good neighbor by caring about others.


 * Sharing your time and skills to the community to make it better, cleaner and safer.


 * Conserving resources by practicing the three R's: Reduce. Re-use. Recycle.


 * Staying informed on issues and voicing your opinions by voting.


 * Giving back to the community.


 * Being a good and responsible parent.


 * Look out for those who are less fortunate than you are.


 * Picking up trash (litter) even if it is not your own.



__State__


 * Follow State laws.


 * Paying taxes.


 * Work and make an honest living.


 * Obey the law.



__National__


 * "A person who is ready, willing and able to be and do all he/she can to promote, protect, defend, and support the basic freedoms of all Americans regardless of their color or creed." ([|www.americanprofile.com])
 * "Shows respect and tolerance for his country and for those who guide it." ([|www.americanprofile.com])


 * Honors and respects the American Flag!
 * Vote!



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Real life examples of good citizens


 * 1) A man saves a boy from a burning building in the Bronx. He was working in a store nearby and heard screams. He ran outside to find the boy. Without hesitating, he climbed up the building and brought the boy down to safety. []
 * 2) Sgt. earns a bronze star for his service in Afghanistan. []
 * 3) Video on top CNN.com heroes. []
 * 4) A man is rescued by a stranger on the subway tracks in NYC. []
 * 5) Hero Brothers Pulled Boy, 4, Out of Burning SUV. []
 * 6) A soldier's silver star story. []


 * You can be a positive role-model for citizenship by doing the following:**
 * Show concern for the success and safety of others.
 * Use non-judgmental language that does not offend or demean.
 * Do the right thing, especially when it is difficult.
 * Do the right thing when no one is looking.
 * Take responsibility for your actions.
 * Reflect on how your actions affect the welfare of others.

** Quotes related to good citizenship: ** “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country.” -John F. Kennedy

“A person who neglects their duty as a citizen is not entitled to their rights as a citizen.” -Author Unknown

“…democracy is not something you believe in, or a place you hang your hat, but it’s something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it, democracy crumbles and falls apart.” -Abbie Hoffman

“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.” -Margaret Mead

“All the citizens of a state cannot be equally powerful, but they may be equally free.” -Voltaire

“Good citizenship comes when we understand that all people are important.” -Anonymous

“When all of us work together, we become good citizens and our country becomes stronger.” -Donna Forrest (http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org/CharacterEd/pdfs/GoodCitizen/GoodCitizenquote.pdf)

"The freedoms and privileges afforded every citizen in our democracy are unwittingly being threatened by the very citizens that were designed to benefit. The term "American Citizen" is too often considered to be a status, gained either through birth or naturalization, rather than a role to be fulfilled." -Matthew Horton, Good Citizen Director of August 2003