Reading #2 - Quality Enhancement

The key terms discussed in reading #2 apply to many aspects of our lives. Most people would like to consider themselves as a good member of their community and society in general. The key terms discussed lay the basis for which an individual can obtain the status  of  "good member of society." This status cannot be obtained without Civic Engagement. Civic Engagement is the starting point as one cannot be beneficial to their community if they are not working to make a difference in that community. Other terms such as Land Ethic extend the perspective of civic engagement to include resources and not just the betterment of the community in general. Civic engagement coupled with land ethic leads to Environmental Sustainability. This is because if an individual is trying to make a difference for the betterment of the community while keeping in mind the land, then they will strive to be sustainable as it benefits the land and the community. This applies to our class as we are consider a community and I am sure we all would live to be considered good members of society.