Today, on the anniversary of 9/11, we are being reminded of our duty to serve. Headlines tell us that our Presidential candidates are calling us to serve. Meanwhile, in NYC a two-day conference of 500 leaders focuses on social change and service.

My question to you: Are we a nation dedicated to service or one that has become complacent on a diet of entitlements and one made up mostly of citizens who willingly secede responsibility to government?

• What would our nation look like today if the Founding Fathers had believed government knows best? Are we becoming a nation of government knows best?
• Where would we be without the millions upon millions who have volunteered and sacrificed for causes greater than themselves over the past 300-plus years?
• What do the values of The Greatest Generation teach us? Do we remember who that Generation was and what they did for America?
• Can or should we go back to being a citizen nation where service matters more than individual comforts and happiness?
• Do you believe in service to country?
• Do you think we should encourage all Americans to serve?
• Would you agree with mandatory service wherein young people could choose between a variety of options, including military service?

I could give you my thinking about this but in the spirit of a citizen nation that speaks its mind on this day of remembrance, I would rather turn this forum over to you? I invite you to leave your thoughts as comments or to offer a guest post. All ideas and thoughts that are written with respect and absent anger or hate are welcome.

More reading about 9/11 and Service:

• Seven Years Of Plenty
• Imagine what can be accomplished...
• [remembering]