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Ohio Governor John Kasich reflects on an emotional moment at a South Carolina town hall. The moment showed that the spirit of America is about connecting with others.
Key Points:
- After giving a hug to a young man and political supporter, former U.S. presidential candidate John Kasich shared about the need for the U.S. to get back to its roots and stay connected to one another.
- Kasich said, “If we really want to restore the fire to the American spirit, we have to do it right where we live.”
- Kasich said, “People want to believe that they themselves can help change the world.”
Quote This:
We all need to slow down a little bit, put ourselves in each other’s shoes, and begin to live a life bigger than ourselves. -John Kasich
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- “We all need to slow down a little bit… and connect with other human beings.” What’s your reaction to this idea?
- Do you think people are more (or less) connected today than they were fifty years ago? Explain.
- “If we really want to restore the fire to the American spirit, we have to do it right where we live.” What do you think this statement means? Do you agree or disagree?
- How do you think politics can help us connect as people? What are some other solutions beyond politics?
- “People want to believe that they themselves can help change the world.” Do you want to believe that you can help change the world? Explain.
- What do you think is the true “spirit of America”? Explain.
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
