My Responsibility For America
All Americans are promised life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness from the moment we are born and throughout the rest of our lives. Our forefathers gave each citizen a wonderful opportunity to do everything we can to make this country the best it can be. So what can- and what should- we be doing to create peace and prosperity in our country? What is our responsibility to America? Each citizen has responsibilities to carry out in order to maintain the success of our country and though this responsibility is different for each person, America deserves our best effort and attentiveness to ensure the wellbeing of our country and its citizens. The most honorable responsibility, which calls only the bravest men and women to serve in our nation’s
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Civilians have the responsibility of voting, paying taxes, serving jury duty, following the laws of the government, and defending the constitution. Though these tasks are not as dire as those that military men and women endure, these responsibilities are still crucial to the success of our country. Without civilians performing these responsibilities, America would be plagued with turmoil and poverty. We are fortunate to have such hard working men and women who make and deliver goods and strive to keep America’s economy in working order. We are fortunate to have skilled engineers who keep America looking to the future. We are fortunate to have talented scientists and doctors who work to keep America clean of disease that we hear of from many third world countries. We are fortunate to have the most dedicated teachers and professors who seek to educate our young generations so that they may grow up and make a positive impact on our society. America is fortunate to have such dedicated citizens undertaking the responsibility of keeping America at the top. Thomas Paine, one of our forefathers, stated that “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” The most important responsibility that civilians bear is the never ending respect and honor we must devote to our veterans. They deserve the peace and equality that they have given us through strenuous effort and toil. It is the civilian’s job to properly and unceasingly give thanks and gratitude to our
Civilians have the responsibility of voting, paying taxes, serving jury duty, following the laws of the government, and defending the constitution. Though these tasks are not as dire as those that military men and women endure, these responsibilities are still crucial to the success of our country. Without civilians performing these responsibilities, America would be plagued with turmoil and poverty. We are fortunate to have such hard working men and women who make and deliver goods and strive to keep America’s economy in working order. We are fortunate to have skilled engineers who keep America looking to the future. We are fortunate to have talented scientists and doctors who work to keep America clean of disease that we hear of from many third world countries. We are fortunate to have the most dedicated teachers and professors who seek to educate our young generations so that they may grow up and make a positive impact on our society. America is fortunate to have such dedicated citizens undertaking the responsibility of keeping America at the top. Thomas Paine, one of our forefathers, stated that “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” The most important responsibility that civilians bear is the never ending respect and honor we must devote to our veterans. They deserve the peace and equality that they have given us through strenuous effort and toil. It is the civilian’s job to properly and unceasingly give thanks and gratitude to our