Amid scandals in high places, Senator Feingold is fresh air. The country should rise up and sing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The senator is seen as a refreshing change amidst political corruption, and the public should support him enthusiastically.
- In plain terms
- He is a clean leader in a corrupt time, so people should support him.
- What can you take from it?
- Support leaders who bring integrity to corrupt systems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a leader as fresh air?
- How should citizens respond to political corruption?
Another view
Not all scandals are equally severe or relevant to a senator's own record.
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