Imagine my surprise when I opened up Time magazine to read Sen. Obama telling an interviewer: “I can make public service cool again.” Hallelujah! That’s exactly what we need — a president who can make government service compelling and attractive to young people. That’s what the U.S. Public Service Academy is all about.
As some of you know, I have been speaking on college campuses about this issue. In fact, the title of one speech that I give is “Making Public Service Cool (Again).” I don’t mind Sen. Obama stealing my line — he’s the one that can really make it happen, after all. But if he’s going to talk about making public service cool again, then he really should take some action too. He should sign on as a co-sponsor of the Public Service Academy bill!
What do you think, Sen. Obama? Can we expect some action?
ed responded on 09 Jan 2008 at 2:03 am #
Perhaps you should read An Education for Our Time, Joshua Bunting.
Learning service in D.C. Hmmph.
JA responded on 27 Feb 2008 at 9:03 pm #
You mean public service isn’t cool right now? I’m wasting my youth then…just kidding!
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