Responsibilities as Citizen

Citizens of America,

As you may know the government expects its citizens to have responsibilities. What first comes to mind is paying taxes. Taxes on food, clothes, basically anything you buy. When that house that you bought is finally "paid off"... don't forget you still have to pay taxes.

Although people may not like that their money is coming out of their checks, part of it is for a good cause. I say part because some of the money goes to helping people that do not have a job and don’t want one. Regardless, its goes toward educating the future of America, health care programs for low income families, military for defense of our nation, and many other programs.

These taxes help keep the citizens of America safe. It ensures that each person is able to have assistance if need.

What about the other responsibilities?

 Responsibilities as in following the law. Following rules set for citizens own safety as in traffic signs, alcohol age limit, etc. These laws help define what is right and what is wrong. These laws help keep a norm in society and ensure safety.

When thinking about these rules and regulations, some don't agree with these rules because they are created by people, people who have their own beliefs and opinion. For example, the law that marriage should be between a man and a woman would fall as an opinion.  

The government expects a lot of its citizens just as it citizens expect of the government. To form a strong nation, the government need to ensure its people are willing to take responsibility to keep the nation afloat.