A commentary piece discusses the lack of civic engagement among Americans. It notes that people in the US do not often think about how they can contribute to their country and community on a daily basis.

Patriotism seems to be limited to only a couple of days each year. The commentary highlights non-participation in public affairs as a significant issue affecting the nation.

Further details on this topic can be found in the original commentary, which explores the ways in which average Americans are failing their country, available from MyRGV.com, a local news source for the McAllen, TX area.