An Appreciation Club
A Fourth of July editorial
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Title
An Appreciation Club
A Fourth of July editorial
A Fourth of July editorial
Description
In the Waverly Sun recently there was an editorial on an “Appreciation Club” the aim of which was, at periodic intervals, to express appreciation to some resident for something he or she had done for the community. I think it is a splendid idea and I congratulate the Waverly Sun for its fine suggestion.
But I’d like to see the idea carried still further. I’d like to see an “appreciation club” that would make every member a living witness of his appreciation of our country and of our form of government. I’d like to have its members show to the world that not only did the communists and Nazis have convictions, but that Americans have just as strong faith in the ideals of democracy and that they, too, are willing to proselyte for them.
How would such a club work out?
First of all, a member would have to be a good citizen. He would have to take an active part in the work of his community, his state, his nation. He would criticize constructively, not destructively. He would hold out the hand of fellowship to his brother Americans, not push them off in to groups and discriminate against them.
He would show that the American credo begins and ends in justice for all. That it affords opportunity-not privilege or sinecure- to each and every one. He would neither be ignorant of the changes taking place in the world today, nor opposed to change. However, he would insist that any changes be made within the framework of the constitution which, because of its elasticity, has served us so well throughout the years.
But I’d like to see the idea carried still further. I’d like to see an “appreciation club” that would make every member a living witness of his appreciation of our country and of our form of government. I’d like to have its members show to the world that not only did the communists and Nazis have convictions, but that Americans have just as strong faith in the ideals of democracy and that they, too, are willing to proselyte for them.
How would such a club work out?
First of all, a member would have to be a good citizen. He would have to take an active part in the work of his community, his state, his nation. He would criticize constructively, not destructively. He would hold out the hand of fellowship to his brother Americans, not push them off in to groups and discriminate against them.
He would show that the American credo begins and ends in justice for all. That it affords opportunity-not privilege or sinecure- to each and every one. He would neither be ignorant of the changes taking place in the world today, nor opposed to change. However, he would insist that any changes be made within the framework of the constitution which, because of its elasticity, has served us so well throughout the years.
Creator
Ruth Taylor
Publisher
Negro Star
Date
1946-7-5
Collection
Citation
Ruth Taylor, “An Appreciation Club
A Fourth of July editorial,” African American Fourth of July, accessed April 27, 2024, https://africanamerican4th.omeka.net/items/show/173.
A Fourth of July editorial,” African American Fourth of July, accessed April 27, 2024, https://africanamerican4th.omeka.net/items/show/173.