Asked by Anonymous

To what extent should individuals play a role in serving their nation when the nation is self-interested?

I think that they should play a role because they belong to the nation. Their voice matters, and even though the nation is still thinking about only themselves, they should contribute.

I'm having difficulty figuring out what to write next. Can I get a few ideas please?
Answered by bobpursley
"self-interest" is a loaded word. All nations operate in self-interest. The question is does that self-interest infringe on basic human rights of others, and others in other nations. Does it involve crimes against humanity. German leadership in WWII believed exterminating Jews was in their interest. ISIS believes killing westerners is justified.
Answered by Anonymous
The question I have to answer is: To what extent should individuals play a role in serving their nation when the nation is self-interested?

I just need a few ideas on how to answer it. I get what the question means but I don't know what to write for it...
Answered by Writeacher
Pay attention to what Bob Pursley wrote.

In addition, you haven't even started to answer the question. It asks, "<b>To what extent</b> should individuals play a role...?"

Do you know what "to what extent" means? One example is in the movie <i>Hacksaw Ridge</b>. Have you seen it?</i>
Answered by Anonymous
Can you clarify what, to what extent means? i'll try to answer the question then..
Answered by Writeacher
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/extent

To what degree...
How far...
How much...

Answered by Anonymous
Okay thank you so much. It helped understand the question more. Can you now simplify the question in simpler terms? So it is easy to understand please.
Answered by Writeacher
It's already as simple as it's going to get.
"To what extent should individuals play a role in serving their nation when the nation is self-interested?"

How far should individuals go in serving their nation? (As Bob Pursley has said, the rest is a given because all nations serve their own self-interests.)


Answered by Anonymous
Okay thank you so much. This really helped me a lot. Thank you. I appreciate you time and effort
Answered by Writeacher
You're welcome.

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