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SEED TO OAKS<br />
and police. Where will you go to look for the role of police<br />
and government in your community?<br />
Examples of places to look might include:<br />
o Newspaper articles on injustice, corruption, or<br />
stories of police heroes, etc.<br />
o Public meetings, such as the PTA and the<br />
Neighborhood Association. You can also check<br />
your Public Library for a list of community<br />
meetings.<br />
o Where do you see police present? Is there a<br />
stronger presence in particular neighborhoods or<br />
areas, at ballgames or at community events,<br />
festivals?<br />
o How do the police interact with the public? Are<br />
interactions personal, impersonal, aggressive,<br />
militant?<br />
When observing, be attentive to the following: presence,<br />
reputation, influence, attitudes of law enforcement,<br />
political leanings, etc.<br />
Temple - Religion. Where God meets man. The Temple<br />
shapes your community in more private ways. The<br />
narrative of the community is not just rooted in its<br />
history, but more so in its origins. Though religion can be<br />
a bond, increasing unity within a group, it can also create<br />
division between groups. Where will you go to observe<br />
your community’s Temple?<br />
Start by making a list of:<br />
o Evangelical churches<br />
o Other religions<br />
o Houses of worship<br />
Write a brief description of:<br />
o Other religions worshipped<br />
o Religious values or spiritual climate<br />
o Interactions between religious groups<br />
Factory - Vocation and industry. One of the first things<br />
we ask people is what they do. Work and worth as well as<br />
industry and identity, are very closely related in American<br />
culture. Where people work and what they do can give<br />
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