Bellamy describes citizenship as a person who belongs to a political community. This person contributes to the economy, political and social progresses of their community. The unfortunate paradox of citizenship is that people usually wait for someone else to do the work for them. Another does a political action while they watch from a far essentially. The three linked components are crucial to being a productive citizen. Firstly, membership which is citizens including and excluded from their community. Secondly, is rights treating everyone as a member that is worthy of respect. Thirdly, participation where any citizen adds to living in a collective life. Furthermore, all three of these components make a stronger community. Without these three
