Community Service in America

To whom it may concern,

This country is so expansive, diverse, and majestic. A mix of cultures, ethnicities, creeds, and races all vying for a better life. The Peace Corps sends adventurous, noble Americans out into the world, and Ameri-Corps keeps that same spirit local to provide community service. While the weak dollar and the financial crisis has made international travel for some unattainable, a new program should be developed to encourage intra-state tourism, travel, study, and service. With such a huge focus on local participation during this past election, how will this new administration use its grassroots organization to continue change in this country? How will they now use a political campaign to organize the entire country?

GUNNAR HAND, AICP