America Quote by Christopher Titus
“Humans are born, small, weak and helpless. That's why we have family. And the elders of the family are the honoured guardians of our country's history. Unfortunately, in America, we, you know, lock those elders away out of view in nursing homes and go about our little lives. It's a great national shame and an irredeemable tragedy. Oh well.”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up Comedy Special: "The 5th Wheel", 2012
The speaker laments that elders are isolated in nursing homes, viewing it as a national shame and tragedy.
In simple terms: Elders are neglected and hidden away, which is a societal failure.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for better care and respect for the elderly.
Themes
family
elder care
social responsibility
Mood
somber
critical
Type
social commentary
humorous
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- volunteering at senior centers
- family visits
- public awareness campaigns
Key Concepts
ageism
community neglect
intergenerational bonds
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical steps can we take to honor elders?
- How does society benefit from preserving elders' stories?
A Different Perspective
May be hyperbolic for comedic effect.
![“In my very first term there was an issue that brought us [George Mitchell, Ted Kennedy, Chris Dodd] together in a very deep, emotional, and personal level.It was called 'spousal impoverishment' and it meant that for one person [to go into] a nursing home, the family [ ], could go near bankruptcy…” quote by Barbara Mikulski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ad5/barbara-mikulski-8601_bankruptcy_in-my-very-first-term-there-was-an-issue_146180.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
