One of the best features of the American political system is that it is based on multiple levels government: local, state, and federal. Because of this, good ideas in a small local community can be shared with other communities across the country. It’s true that if a community clinic works in Jacksonville, Florida it might not be a good fit for a rural farm community in the farmlands of South Dakota. However, many of the successful principles of the success stories can be shared and adapted so that as many people as possible benefit.
The bottom line is to not discount your efforts just because they are local. Your local greatness can be shared with other people across the country. By taking service seriously and building upon each other’s successes, we can solve our national problems.
"There is no problem in America that is not being solved somewhere."
- President George H.W. Bush
