Sentences with phrase «be a responsible citizen in»

Meanwhile, choice has had the effect of producing many competing schools while destroying what ought to be the bedrock of early education, the solid, well - run neighborhood public school with its coherent and clear ideas of what children need to know to be responsible citizens in a democracy.

Magnet themes including STEM, Visual and Performing Arts, and Arkansas» only K - 12 International Baccalaureate program, provide significant rich curriculum - based studies to prepare students to be responsible citizens in a global society.

The school utilizes a project - based curriculum integrating academic disciplines, emphasizing social responsibility and environmental sustainability, in small classroom settings to prepare each graduate to be a responsible citizen in the global community.

The school followed Dewey's tenets, his ideas of «art as experience,» for instance, and that the students should be involved in the actual operation of the school, a process aimed to teach students to be responsible citizens in a truly democratic society.

Not exact matches

«We recognize and appreciate that the vast majority of gun owners in this country are responsible, law - abiding citizens.

«We support and respect the Second Amendment, and we recognize and appreciate that the vast majority of gun owners in this country are responsible, law - abiding citizens,» Stack wrote.

Ancel Martinez, head of corporate communications at Wells Fargo, said the company is a «responsible corporate citizen and believes that it has fulfilled its obligations to federal, state, and local communities where we serve our customers» in an email.

If a non-US citizen wins a large prize, they will be responsible for some amount of tax, which in the end will probably be an amount similar to what a US citizen would pay, but there are so many possible variations with international tax codes that you'll need to consult with a local tax attorney if you need to know a precise amount of tax liability.

In February 2009, I watched the live CNBC report by Rick Santelli from the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade in amazement as he launched into a diatribe against Nancy Pelosi's Congress and the President for their plan to reward bad behavior by having fiscally responsible citizens help pay the mortgages of those who have been less responsiblIn February 2009, I watched the live CNBC report by Rick Santelli from the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade in amazement as he launched into a diatribe against Nancy Pelosi's Congress and the President for their plan to reward bad behavior by having fiscally responsible citizens help pay the mortgages of those who have been less responsiblin amazement as he launched into a diatribe against Nancy Pelosi's Congress and the President for their plan to reward bad behavior by having fiscally responsible citizens help pay the mortgages of those who have been less responsible.

This Roth IRA account would serve as an insurance towards government's propensity to tax hard - working citizens and beat the crap out of them Thanks to the ballooning budget deficit, I see miles long red ink over there and a small amount in these accounts is highly desirable, and what I call a responsible act to save our skin.

After March 4, 2013, an International Arrest Warrant will be issued against these Defendants.The guilty verdict followed nearly a month of deliberations by more than thirty sworn Citizen Jurors of the 150 case exhibits produced by Court Prosecutors, The Court's judgement declares the wealth and property of the churches responsible for the Canadian genocide to be forfeited and placed under public ownership, as reparations for the families of the more than 50,000 children who died in the residential schools.To enforce its sentence, the Court has empowered citizens in Canada, the United States, England, Italy and a dozen other nations to act as its legal agents armed with warrants, and peacefully occupy and seize properties of the Roman Catholic, Anglican and United Church of Canada, which are the main agents in the deaths of these children

So her accepting a job, even a part - time, seasonal job (and we aren't told if that WAS the criteria for the job — she may have been a cashier assigned to the gift - wrapping desk just for the season), was what we would expect of a responsible citizen trying to support themselves or a family in this difficult econoWAS the criteria for the job — she may have been a cashier assigned to the gift - wrapping desk just for the season), was what we would expect of a responsible citizen trying to support themselves or a family in this difficult econowas what we would expect of a responsible citizen trying to support themselves or a family in this difficult economy.

Mother's Day struck a resonant chord in the culture - with all those unnerved by women's suffrage and urban migration, with Protestants long familiar with the maternal ideals of evangelical womanhood, with business leaders (especially florists) who were quick to see the commercial potential, with politicians who still regularly voiced the Enlightenment precept that virtuous mothers were the essential undergirding of the republic in nurturing sons to be responsible citizens.

Though they were willing for all good citizens to have a hand in electing those who were responsible for government, they too insisted that only church members could be in actual positions of authority.

Its aim was to form in the souls of the young the virtue or arete they needed to function as responsible citizens.

Under Option 1: — Christianity is responsible for American Indian genocide, slavery in the US, crusades, Salem witch trials, other odds and ends — Atheism is responsible for all the deaths to their citizens during the reigns of Mao, Stalin, Pol Pot, etc..

If you want to say the latter, then Christianity is responsible for American Indian genocide, slavery in the US, crusades, Salem witch trials, other odds and ends Atheism is responsible for all the deaths to their citizens during the reigns of Mao, Stalin, Pol Pot, etc..

With 300 million firearms in private hands (one - third of them pistols), the overwhelming majority of gun owners ARE responsible, law - abiding citizens, which is why these horrific massacres are not commonplace, but rather horrific outliers that can never be legislated away (e.g. DC, Chicago, and «Gun Free Zones»ARE responsible, law - abiding citizens, which is why these horrific massacres are not commonplace, but rather horrific outliers that can never be legislated away (e.g. DC, Chicago, and «Gun Free Zones»are not commonplace, but rather horrific outliers that can never be legislated away (e.g. DC, Chicago, and «Gun Free Zones»).

That collective emphasis, that understanding of man as fundamentally social, was derived from the classical conception of the polis as responsible for the education and the virtue of its citizens, from the Old Testament notion of the Covenant between God and a people held collectively responsible for its actions, and from the New Testament notion of a community based on charity or love and expressed in brotherly affection and fellow membership in one common body.

Further, it is important that things be done «decently and in order,» that one gets involved in programs of social welfare: finding food for the poor, finding shelter for the homeless, addressing unmet needs of children and senior citizens, and that one seeks to promote responsible social action in the affairs of state and nation.

Though there is a law in place to outlaw name - calling, as responsible citizens we need to take a step towards this change.»

My basic concern is to throw some light on what it means to live as a morally responsible citizen in this complicated world.

The Indian society is eagerly waiting for a message of «equality», in which men and women are living together as the responsible citizens.

Then, in words which call on the central motifs of the civil religious tradition, Reston thanked the Charlottesville citizen committee for suggesting «that a responsible society must have a common center to which the loyalty and trust of the people are bound, and that these fundamentals must be defined and discussed among the people and put right before the bicentennial of the Declaration in 1976.»

The economic and political structures of a nation are hard - won achievements of responsible citizens who have fashioned their careers in relation to these structures.

In our view, the murders were entirely in keeping with Salvador's ten - year civil war... Those responsible for almost every other instance of egregious abuse against Salvadoran citizens still enjoy absolute immunitIn our view, the murders were entirely in keeping with Salvador's ten - year civil war... Those responsible for almost every other instance of egregious abuse against Salvadoran citizens still enjoy absolute immunitin keeping with Salvador's ten - year civil war... Those responsible for almost every other instance of egregious abuse against Salvadoran citizens still enjoy absolute immunity.

Is this the education needed in preparation for becoming a responsible professional or just a good citizen?

As a responsible corporate citizen, Beam Suntory seeks to ensure that quality and safety standards are maintained by well - treated, fairly compensated workers in accordance with all applicable laws.

By going meat free once a week at lunchtime, and participating in lessons which address the issues behind MFM, students will learn what it means to be more responsible global citizens and will better understand how the choices they make today will affect them and future generations.

Other opportunities to be a responsible global citizen are surfacing in the all - in - one diaper market.

For that reason, and because of the multitude of community projects that I have been responsible for, such as: construction of low - income housing; repair of train stations; re-pavement of streets; Implementation of charter schools; services for senior citizens, immigrants, non-medallion taxi car drivers, and many more initiatives, I believe that the residents of the 32nd Senatorial District in Bronx County have been well represented during the past 15 years,» he said.

It also notes that «Stories are surfacing right now in Tennessee of Lamar Alexander's connection to a radical pro-homosexual and anti-business group: Citizens for Responsible Energy (CRE).»

What I think Nigerians must cudgel themselves with is how the likes of this strange character emerge to have seats in what is supposed to be reserved for the most accomplished, responsible and patriotic senior citizens whose wealth of experience the country requires to change the conditions of the ordinary people.

The initial flagship project will provide a programme for 16 year olds to give them a chance to develop the skills needed to be active and responsible citizens, mix with people from different backgrounds, and start getting involved in their communities.

Mr Ibrahim noted that it is the responsibility of the police to protect the rights of citizens, saying «all of us are responsible players in that regard.»

«We are all aware of the prevailing situation in our country today, a nation where human lives have been grossly devalued with daily reports of mindless bloodletting and yet there is supposed to be a responsible government whose primary duty is to protect the lives and property of the citizens.

He has reason to know, since MoveOn was burned in 2004 by the legendary «Hitler ad» — it'll be hard for campaigns to take risks with citizen - generated content if they're afraid of being held responsible for something created by a a supporter with bad taste.

In an interview with The House magazine last month, she defied the Labour leader to call for Syrian president Bashar al - Assad to be «removed» if he was found to be responsible for a chemical weapons on his own citizens.

The transfer of some policy making traditionally associated with local government to combined authorities means that citizens are increasingly unclear about who is responsible for what, especially in terms of public service delivery in their local communities.

«It is our hope that after passing through this training process, the graduates, depending on the programme they were engaged in, are peace advocates, responsible citizens, better business managers and potential leaders in their communities.

So presumably, the less wealthy, after being told what to spend their money on by «society» for all their working years, reach pensionable age fully moulded by a paternalistic government into financially responsible citizens who will commit a significant amount of their time to research where they want to invest their pensions, and subsequently enjoy «regular updates on how their pension fund was growing» — because of course, like house prices, pension funds can only rise in value.

While we recognize that gun ownership is legal, and that most gun owners are responsible citizens, we nevertheless regard the proliferation of guns in our communities as a major public health problem with devastating consequences for children and their families.

Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday ordered that security apparatus be reinforcement in Kaduna State in a bid to apprehend those responsible for the recent killings of innocent citizens.

«It is worth repeating that choice to sponsor this tournament was guided principally by our commitment to be socially responsible and to invest in the development and sharpening of skills of our citizens who would develop to the point of making living out of this sport and doing the nation proud by winning laurels,» he added.

In doing our job, we were being «responsible citizens» as our loyalty lies with the people.

The statement added that in the past ten years, Indorama - Nigeria has been a responsible corporate citizen, reputed for its excellent Public Private Partnership (PPP)-- sharing its wealth / dividend with shareholders including the Federal Government (through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and the Bureau of Public Enterprises), Rivers State Government, and host communities and Nigerian employees.

«For that reason, and because of the multitude of community projects that I have been responsible for, such as: construction of low - income housing; repair of train stations; re-pavement of streets; implementation of charter schools; services for senior citizens, immigrants, non-medallion taxi car drivers, and many more initiatives, I believe that the residents of the 32nd Senatorial District in Bronx County have been well represented during the past 15 years.

Among her plans of what she'd like to accomplish once elected: Promote / support bills in Congress that adopt clean sources of energy by helping to end the intricate system of public subsidies that keep dirty sources of energy artificially cheap, and promote renewable sources: solar, wind, and hydro; Protect waterways / drinking supply by reducing the risk of contamination and ensure that when contamination is found, the responsible parties are held accountable; Fight for public financing of elections; Work every day to overturn Citizens United.

my name is Ebrima a Gambia born citizen now in Italy as a reason of being a responsible and caring man once day one on earth.i am a humble, respectful an very caring some one an I respect woman because my mother is a woman so it helps.I join this side to meet a very serious person and I really want...

The scene ends with Swinton's mother waking up and leaving her house to find it (and her car) splashed in red paint by her fellow citizens, as her son, possibly stewed in the resentment and frustration of the mother, has grown up to become a neurotic sociopath responsible for murdering his fellow students in a school shooting — which of course is young people splashed in a different kind of red.