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What does it mean?
Johnson asserts that a specific man is not American based on his behavior or actions.
In plain terms
That man's actions show he is not truly American.
What can you take from it?
Actions can define national character more than birth.

Where it applies

  • political rhetoric
  • citizenship
  • national identity

Putting it to work

  • judge actions over status
  • define citizenship values

Questions to consider

  • What makes someone American?
  • Can actions negate citizenship?

Another view

Defining who is or isn't American based on opinion is divisive.

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