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A simple test could promote knowledge and service

FL (10/5/2007)

http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071005/OPINION05/710050326/1006/OPINION

If our democracy is to remain strong, we need to expect more from our citizens, and especially our college students, who will be the future leaders of our nation.

In the past several decades, since there has been no draft, our students have gotten off pretty easy for the freedoms they now enjoy. Why not require them to take a civics test before being admitted to a public college, institution or before receiving any public aid?

Service and service-learning have really helped shape my values and beliefs. I won't settle for a job; I want a career that makes a difference."

-Nickie Lora, student, Saint Anselm College

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