Saturday, July 4, 2009

The Loss of Civic Connectedness

W. Steve Lee
An increasing number of people are expressing concern over the loss of civic connectedness in America. Voting, volunteerism, and participation in professional and community associations, it seems, are in decline. Experts, such as noted scholar Robert D. Putnam, warn that our stock of social capital - the fabric of our connections with each other - has plummeted, bankrupting our lives and communities.

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