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I think I would like to be a Senator or something in twenty years. I don't think I really know enough yet. I'm just 30 now and I wouldn't even be eligible to run for office for another five years. But I have a lot of feelings about things. I know the way I would like to see things for this country and in my travels, when I talk to people, everybody wants pretty much the same thing: peace, enough jobs, no poverty and good education. And I've learned a lot. It's funny. So many people in show business go into politics, and I used to say 'What the heck do they know about it?' But when you travel around, you really do get to feel - not to be cliche - the pulse of the country and what people want. I'm concerned and it's not good to be unconcerned and just sit there.

Cass Elliot#2

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Politics offers a way to address shared societal needs like peace and jobs. Travel reveals common desires across different people.
In plain terms
I want to enter politics to help the country because people everywhere want the same good things.
What can you take from it?
Politics can solve common problems once you understand what people truly want.

Where it applies

  • considering public service
  • community organizing

Putting it to work

  • engage with local issues
  • travel to understand perspectives

Questions to consider

  • What issues matter most to your community?
  • Why does civic engagement matter?

Another view

Show business figures entering politics may face scrutiny over their lack of formal experience.

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  3. I don't think it's so important who you vote for - you vote for who you believe in. The important thing is to vote, because it's our way and it's the best way.

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