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MLK, Obama inspire voluntarism

BotchedExperiment | 7:50 p.m. Jan. 19, 2009

I remember when it was said that GWB was going to reinspire the spirit of volunteerism in America....

fine to inspire | 10:16 p.m. Jan. 19, 2009

fine to inspire, but don't force. here's to hoping he doesn't.

Re: fine | 2:23 a.m. Jan. 20, 2009

Amen to all you said! I fear we will be forced to accept "free" health care and more government. Anything free from the government means force! More government = less freedom.

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Vivian | 6:56 a.m. Jan. 20, 2009

Service projects at BYU, is this suppose to be new news?
Oh yes, before Obama there were no service projects done by this school. What a dumb article!

MLK Day | 7:13 a.m. Jan. 20, 2009

Today will be a day that you do not see very much one that will make history, One that you can tell your grandkids about

LONG BEFORE OBAMA | 7:29 a.m. Jan. 20, 2009

I believe Volunteerism was here LONG before Obama. This country was great LONG before Obama - Let's continue to respect our elected President's of the United States, but only worship the GOD that creates all good and has LONG before Obama!

Greg | 9:38 a.m. Jan. 20, 2009

Today, i'll volunteer to take my dog for a walk, then settle in with the new Ann Coulter book.

Oh puleeeese! | 11:40 a.m. Jan. 20, 2009

Obama doesn't even belong in the same breath with King when it comes to inspiring volunteerism.

CL | 1:15 p.m. Jan. 20, 2009

let's be kind and supportive

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