ts as well. Liberalism results in a lack of identity. The more that one associates themselves with a community, the less individualistic you become. This is because citizens of a small community fit themselves in a tight knit boundary where everyone takes on eachothers characteristics. This also is known to lead to bigotry and interracial violence.So, although each side has its glitches, I feel the author is on the right track. How can a nation properly flourish when everyone is only concerned with their own well being? Such selfishness can only lead to a society filled with either people who are extremely successful, or the exact opposite. The idea of community is exactly what our country needs to pay attention to. This concept engulfs the true meaning of what liberty is, and true liberty cannot be achieved without first establishing a sense of community. A feeling of social participation is needed for the overall well being of our nation. Brinkley himself said it best with “we need liberty and community, for neither is sustainable without the other (p.101)”. He is exactly correct because America needs to break away from the selfish grounds that have been previously set and focus on building a stable foundation to reach pure liberty. ...
