My Civic Responsibilities

As an emerging adult, i believe that my civic responsibilities include the following:

• Being loyal to my country by bearing true faith and alliegence. I believe my opinion as an American counts, but i am tired of Americans dis respecting their own country. When something good happens, they are patriotic, But when a mistake is made, they turn their back on the U.S. pretending to dissagree with the occurance. I believe we should all be patriotic, during both the good and the bad. Like they say, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you!"

• To fulfill ones obligations. It is my responsability to take responsibility for my obligations. If everyone fulfilled their own obligations, they would be more responsible and no one would have to do it for them. I believe if everyone did their part, others would not have to work as hard to keep our country sane. For example, if everyone disposed of their trash propperly, recycled, saved water, saved energy, paid their taxes, etc. Government money would not have to be spent for others to pick up our trash, our streats would not be as polluted, there would be no water shortages, and others would not have to pay higher taxes!

• To respect the rights and opinions of others. Everyone has equal rights! As young adults we have to voice our opinions in order to function in society and not get crushed. At the same time, we have to be respectful of everyone eltses opinion and treat people as they should be treated.

• To provide a selfless service. I can't deny that our generation is composed of many selfish teens. They worry about their own needs and never think about helping someone, but always want to be helped. Providing a meaningful service for my community has always been important. We always say "why me??" but if everyone took the time to realize that there are others who have it far worse, their problem would not seem as devastating. I believe that what goes around comes around, if you are not sending anything around, than don't expect anything in return.

• To do what is right, legally and morally. Everyone knows rights from wrongs, the problem is that now a days, teens have the WRONG perspective of what makes you "cool". I know i will be happy even if i make a mistake, as long as i did what i thought was right and i can sleep well at night with a clear conscience.

• To live up to your values. Living up to what i believe is right is my civic responsability. Being a push over does not benefit us. Taking a stand and always living up to our values is vital!

• To provide a skill, opinion, and service to our society, instead of being stagnant and unproductive. Many people abuse systems that were initially created to benefit those in real need. For example, welfare. Many rely on the goverment's aid even though they are perfectly capable of working for a living and actually earning their money. I believe it is my civic responsability to provide a skill through a job, aswell as providing a service to society by making my own money and leaving the government money for people who truily need it and are deserving of it.