In the United States, politics is a profession, whereas in Europe it is a right and a duty.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Politics is viewed as a career in the US but as a civic obligation in Europe.
- In plain terms
- Americans treat politics like a job; Europeans see it as a duty.
- What can you take from it?
- See politics as a duty, not just a job.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is politics your job or duty?
- How do you engage in politics?
Another view
Politics can be a career in Europe too.
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