https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3 What does this quotation mean to you? What is James Baldwin explaining? What does it make you think about? en-us 2020-11-03 15:23:05 UTC 2025-09-25 07:55:24 UTC hello@padlet.com mallison16 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886774026 I think that James Baldwin is saying that because he is an American citizen, he is aloud to speak his thoughts about America and its society. I think it means that we can speak up and say what is wrong with our country, even though we love it. We will need to fix problems along the way because society is not perfect.]]> 2020-11-03 16:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886774026 tcmiller2 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886782936 The quotation to me sounds like he is trying to say that it is our duty as Americans to vote for our country, and how this has some much more than many other countries. I also think it means that we should respect our country.]]> 2020-11-03 16:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886782936 ctobin4 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886785000 This quote means to me that as an American citizen I am allowed to criticize my country because I love it and wish to make it better.]]> 2020-11-03 16:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886785000 jtmanes https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886786280 I think that James Baldwin was trying to say that even though he loves his country he is willing to point out its flaws to make better. ]]> 2020-11-03 16:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886786280 emeyers16 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886786786 I think that this quote means that because he lives in such an amazing country he has the ability to criticize and live how he wants to live in this free country. I also think this means we have the privilege to vote so we should.]]> 2020-11-03 16:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886786786 llucchesi https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886789824 I think that this quote means that since he is an American citizen it is his duty to help improve it to the best if his ability and this means being able to admit whats wrong in America.]]> 2020-11-03 16:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886789824 tchildress1 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886790222 I think it means that even though he loves the country he has the right to criticize it. I think it means we are able to speak up for what we believe and want to fix. ]]> 2020-11-03 16:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886790222 nwoods8 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886790425 I think that James Baldwin would be a good president because by saying this, he is acknowledging all of the bad things that America has done and is taking ownership in it.]]> 2020-11-03 16:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886790425 knieman1 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886791047 I think that he means that he loves America and wants to continue to make it a better place to live. ]]> 2020-11-03 16:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886791047 makalb https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886791248 I think that James Baldwin is saying as an American it is his job to have a voice and speak out against an unconstitutional government. ]]> 2020-11-03 16:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886791248 ghernandez68 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886791358 I think this quotes means that James BAldwin loves America, but he wants to make America better.]]> 2020-11-03 16:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886791358 kmorales32 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886792917 I think James Baldwin is saying he is constantly trying to find ways to make America better. Even though he loves it more than any other country, it still has its flaws and can be made even better. ]]> 2020-11-03 16:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886792917 chill160 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886794380 James Baldwin is an American citizen who loves his country more than any other country in the world. He criticizes it because he wants what is best for his country.]]> 2020-11-03 16:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886794380 lundynhly https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886795546 This quotation means to me that people can have the right to speak out and vote. He is explaining how he can do things to help and change America. This makes me think about all the people who are voting and helping to make the country better. ]]> 2020-11-03 16:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886795546 acdeeney https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886798552 I think that he is saying that you can love America, and criticize the things that happen in the country.]]> 2020-11-03 16:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/886798552 scoady1 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887092839 I think he is saying that he loves America but he knows there is a vast number of things our country can do better. I also think he is saying that we must speak up about the things America can and must do better.]]> 2020-11-03 17:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887092839 ahbubrig https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887096152 I think it means that he loves our country, and he cares about our county. He feels like he can criticize on America because he cares about the country so much. Mr. Baldwin feels obligated to make sure our county stays safe, good, and free.]]> 2020-11-03 17:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887096152 gworkman3 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887096406 This quotation means to me that he loves this country, and he isn't afraid to tell people when they are talking down upon it or talk about making it different in a way that is unusual. He feels strongly and will criticize anyone who will make the country something it's not.]]> 2020-11-03 17:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887096406 mcianciola https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887097015 I think this means that he loves america so much he needs to point out when we are in the wrong so that we can fix it. This means that fixing and critizing america sometimes is needed. ]]> 2020-11-03 17:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887097015 mmgilland https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887099350 I think he is saying that he loves America so much that he is willing to be honest and criticize America if he needs to. He will use his voice to change our country for the better.]]> 2020-11-03 17:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887099350 wthompson11 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887103836 James Baldwin's quote is saying that he loves America, but that doesn't mean he won't criticize it. He wants the best for the country, so he will constantly criticize the wrong doings as a way to push for the best version of America. He believes it is his right and job as a US citizen.]]> 2020-11-03 17:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887103836 jtidwell1 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887106136 This quote expresses a common feeling to me. Everyone has the freedom of speech and everyone has opinions, but if a person really love this country, they will protest (if you choose to at all) peacefully and not create more tension in our country. No one can stop a person from thinking and believing things, but use the power for good!]]> 2020-11-03 17:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887106136 abrady64 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887113915 He means that it is not unpatriotic or starting an uprising when you are campaigning for the betterment of your country and pointing out its flaws, it is showing that you care and want to change it for the better.]]> 2020-11-03 17:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887113915 max_miller2 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887115460 I think that he meant that because he loves America so much, that when we make a mistake, he feels as though he is allowed to criticize it so that we can fix the problem and be a good country again. It's his country that he belongs to so when it makes a mistake he feels like he needs to be part of fixing the problem so he can be proud of America again.]]> 2020-11-03 17:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887115460 menright3 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887128265 I think he means that it is his and he can say or do anything to what it is his like America and how it is country. He loves what he has but he still has problems with it and wants to make the thing he loves better ]]> 2020-11-03 17:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887128265 mcochran32 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887618736 This means that he will never disrespect our country. He is proud to be an American. Despite some of the bad things happening in our world today, we are lucky to be citizens of America. We have the right of freedom and to make our own choices and decisions in life. Some countries in our world do not give as much freedom to their citizens, so I think he is thankful that we can be free.]]> 2020-11-03 19:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887618736 bchancellor https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887624175 He means by this that this is were he loves it and he will always to be a citizen of the United States of America. He loves his country so much he just wants the best for his country.]]> 2020-11-03 19:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887624175 saaron2 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887624365 Personally, I think that just because he loves this country, does not mean that he cannot criticize the flaws that are displayed in our county. During the election, he can criticize both candidates for the flaws they possess, whether that be socially or politically. However, I feel like he is proud to be in a country where we have freedom of speech, and can voice our own opinions. ]]> 2020-11-03 19:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887624365 jjohnson153 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887626993 James Baldwin means that he loves America so much that he will continue to critique America for as long as he can. He wants America to flourish and become a better country. He is going to continue to criticize her for as long as he can to give his opinions to her to see if she will change for the better.]]> 2020-11-03 19:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887626993 mallman4 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887627049 I think he is saying he is proud to be an American and wants what is best for America and everyone else.He wants to do what he can to make it better.]]> 2020-11-03 19:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887627049 abrowning11 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887628104 James Baldwin is alluding to his own right to free speech in the United States. He can criticize the leaders and choices as he pleases, and I agree with it. I would not want to live in a place that I could not criticize. He speaks in this quote as one would of a sibling. He loves America because he has the freedom to speak out against the laws and ideas that he thinks are flawed with it, and will continue to make sure that this stays true. As others have said, he just wants what is best for it. ]]> 2020-11-03 19:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887628104 emungle https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887629459 I think what he is trying to say is that he wants to best for our country, and he is trying to find out what is best for America. He is showing that he is proud of America, and he is also saying he is lucky to be a citizen in the important country despite some of the bad things that happen.]]> 2020-11-03 19:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887629459 apeden https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887631161 I think that he is saying that since he cares so much about the U.S. that he wants what is best for her, and wants to make whatever is going on better and fix the current mistakes that we face that have been made by leaders and others.

]]> 2020-11-03 19:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887631161 lbrent4 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887633842 I think he is saying that he is proud to be an American, and that he truly cares for America.

]]> 2020-11-03 19:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887633842 stbrezinski https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887640152 This quotation means to me that we should love our country because its great, but we can also disagree with people and we should because that will help give advice to people and help our country grow.  James Baldwin is explaining that he loves America, but we as the people get in disagreements and thats fine because we want certain things for our country to make it the best it can be. This quote makes me think about our election right now because everyone loves this country and just want to make it the best like James said. The people want to choose the person that they think will help our country the most and help it grow like James also said he would want.]]> 2020-11-03 19:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887640152 eashley4 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887650149 This quote says to me that yes we should love our country but because we love it so much we should be able to criticize it's flaws so that we could bring it to society's attention so that we can work to fix these issues without there being a problem.]]> 2020-11-03 19:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887650149 jvpalazola https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887764700 I agree with this quote. I say that I agree with it because I think that sense we love our country we have the full right to disagree about something so that we can bring our country stronger. But again I did realize that some times there will be disagreements no matter what we say but at least we can bring some people together to help or back up our thoughts/ideas. ]]> 2020-11-03 20:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887764700 jfloyd16 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887775020 Even though we love America we should be able to criticize the way it is being run and how we decide how it is run. He is also talking about how we are the ones who decide if change is going to happen or not.]]> 2020-11-03 20:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887775020 lcaraway2 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887775537 I think he is saying how in American we are free to talk and support what we want and how we have equal rights and we dont have to like fight and fight to make things right in our country ]]> 2020-11-03 20:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887775537 atran64 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887775883 what I think he is trying to explain that he is a proud to be an American and that he want what he has been wanting his whole life.]]> 2020-11-03 20:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887775883 bandre2 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887782614 What he is trying to say is that he is proud that he is an American and that he lives in a free country. But not all people will agree with each other. But he is saying that it's ok to not always agree and that is what Americas about. Being able to have your own opinion. 

]]> 2020-11-03 20:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887782614 jlamanna1 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887786913 I think he is trying to say that he loves America but no country is perfect, so you have to criticize America sometimes. He is just trying to make America better.]]> 2020-11-03 20:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887786913 lferrari8 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887787535 I think this quote is stating that this country is all about freedom. We can express our feelings and opinions (for the most part) without getting hurt.]]> 2020-11-03 20:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887787535 psmith129 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887792518 I think he meant that he does love his country, but like all humans and everything here on earth it's not perfect, far from it. I think he's saying that he feels the right to criticize and try to help it become a better country. Just like we help people we love when they need it, he's helping something he loves that needs perfecting. We are so lucky to have freedom and rights, but not all people use them for good. We should use our rights to be heard peacefully. ]]> 2020-11-03 20:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887792518 tnguyen24 https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887792839 I think what he's trying to say is that America is a free country and how he is American. But he knows how not everyone will agree with each other and will have different opinions, and might start fighting. When he says that he isn't afraid to criticize the country, he's saying that what happens there isn't right, and it should change. ]]> 2020-11-03 20:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/claramtalley1/i0zmvetdsohj04l3/wish/887792839