Personal Statement : My Responsibility

“Citizenship is a tough occupation which obliges the citizen to make his own informed opinion and stand by it.” by Martha Gellhorn is a quote we should all stand by, will you stand by it? I as a citizen do not only have the obligation, but the duty to have a voice within my government. I must raise my voice to be heard when it is needed, I must say what I feel and speak the truth at all times no matter what the circumstances may be. As a citizen it is my job to be involved within my community, whether it is from the smallest deed or to something much larger, we not only as individuals but as a nation must stand together to make our government not only as great as it can be, but as strong and reliable as possible.

As an American citizen we have a moral obligation to choose our presidents, and local government that will

America is our home so we need to take care of it. If we don´t respect and care for our country, it will fall apart. We need to be responsible and make decisions that help our country become the best it can be rather than hinder it. I believe that it is our responsibility to follow the laws set in our constitution and follow our own morals.

My responsibility in america is to respect each and every veeran that has fought for america's freedom. When I hear the national anthem come on i do my part to stand and recognize all the people who have risked their life for me.

My Responsibility to America There are approximately 3.25 million citizens in America, and I am one of them. Each individual person has different responsibilities to conduct including me. Some of my responsibilities to America include honoring the American flag, respecting every single one of my veterans, and continuing all of the American traditions that have been in place for decades. The first and one of the most important of my responsibilities is honoring the flag.

“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are untimely our own responsibility.” -Eleanor Roosevelt. We are held accountable to be an upstanding citizen and help the community. However, I feel as Christian citizens it's our responsibility to share the gospel of Christ to whoever we can and show the world a Christian perspective. Americans I believe our general responsibility is to say and know “The National Anthem,” pay tribute to those who serve or have served, and access the right to vote

We must work to develop a love for our country and its people-making it so great that we would do almost anything to keep America together. It must be built through learning the history of our country, celebrating the nation’s holidays, and working for change. This attachment is vital not only to us, but to our world. We influence other countries, so much that they rely on us, despite their refusal to admit it. If we fail, our fall will have a huge impact on the human race.

This country was founded because brave men and women have been fighting for our country since its inception. They have been fighting for wars, yes, but also for social and political reform. These American heroes: veterans, social and political activist, and protesters have fought for everything that makes our country great. Our soldiers fought for our freedom and safety. Our activists have fought for our rights and gathered the people for change. Our protesters have fought to prove to the government we cannot be undermined. We owe these heroes past and present, progress. We owe them an America that strives to be the best for each and every citizen.

The call to being an American invokes something special. It means going above and beyond merely existing as a citizen within the country. It entails that one becomes an active citizen in order to ensure that the ideals once established remain intact. In that manner, it calls for one to act in behalf of the common good. It is because Americans have been able to band together under the idea of serving everyone that America has been able to unite different races all with a common goal. As Andrew Hamilton once said in Defense of Freedom of The Press , “This is what every man that values freedom ought to consider; he should act by judgement and not by affection or self-interest; for where those prevail, no ties of either country or kindred are regarded; as, upon the other hand, the man who loves his country prefers its liberty to all other consideration, well knowing that without liberty life is a misery…”. Perhaps it is true that the opinions of some are arbitrary, but if there is one nation where its people have learned to stick together to form something bigger than themselves as individuals, it is America. They are the ones who have learned to adopt enlightened

What does being a U.S citizen mean to you? Several describe being a U.S citizen as having the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”, as stated in the Declaration of Independence. Few may say that being a U.S citizen is a pure pleasure of being a part of a democracy, where the supreme authority rest with the people. Yet others may state their right to vote and run for office or their freedom of religion and speech. Although all of these are correct, being a U.S citizen is more than just having rights and freedoms. As American citizens, we also have obligations, responsibilities, and duties we should fulfill. One of these responsibilities is to defend and support the Constitution. However, in order for us to support the Constitution,

The biggest problem facing the United States today is our diminished sense of duty. As citizens, as members of society, as neighbors and as individuals we must reinvigorate our sense of duty to ensure our country will achieve its full potential and regain its standing as an example of democracy’s unique ability to better mankind. Throughout our nation’s history our obedience to duty has served to spur our growth and to quash our demons. It has been the impetus for farmers leaving their fields and families to fight for independence and for millions to march in peaceful demonstrations demanding civil rights for all. As citizens we have obligations to our nation, as neighbors we have obligations to each other, and as individuals we have obligations to ourselves, each of which is requisite to the healthy survival of a state dedicated to furthering the great experiment of democracy as a fundamental right. Duty is the price of liberty.

In the next five years i will be a outgoing and caring person willing to stand up for someone. As a tiger I am fearless of what the future brings and are willing to fight for what's right. I want to be calm, social and vibrant in color like the rain forests. I want to be fearless because I don't want to be afraid to stand up for myself or other people. I want to be trustworthy because i want to be more honest to my friends and family. I want to be outgoing because i want to be able to be myself and make new friends without hesitation.I want to act calm and just take it step by step and go slow so i don't overwhelm myself.

Respecting others and their rights as an American citizen is my obligation. In addition I feel it is my moral imperative to allow every human to make their own choices and allow then to have the choice to exercise the same rights I was given at birth by the U.S Constitution. This includes the right to free speech even if I do not agree with what is said. Founder of the National Secular Society and political activist Charles Bradlaugh if referenced as saying “ Better a thousandfold abuse of free speech than denial of free speech. This is important to remember especially as the presidential election comes to a close and we look back on the political riots between the left and the right. Both sides were fighting for a better America yet, both were limiting one of the foundations of this great nation. This right along with The right to gather peacefully and worship freely.The right to bear arms under a well-regulated militia, the right to vote , protected home and body from unlawful search and seizure and all other 27 statutes laid out by the Bill of Rights along with the additional statutes laid out by the states are amid my responsibility to America to protect. To ensure I do not infringe upon the rights of others and show civility and regard for the rights of every American even is my personal feeling and beliefs lead me to want to take action that in any way limit their rights and instead choose the option that exercises

Many things come to mind when you hear the word “Responsibility” but what about when you hear “ What’s your responsibility to America?” To many, that could be a different story. For myself, I think everyone is responsible to do their share to make our country a wonderful place to live. It is my responsibility to get a good education, participate in government, have a good job, and to give back to my community.

John F. Kennedy once said, “My fellow Americans, ask not what country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” The citizens of the United States are granted many rights, even some that are not granted in other countries. Along with these rights, come duties and responsibilities every citizen is expected to fulfill. The three major responsibilities that citizens are expected to fulfill are to abide the law, vote during elections, and defend the United States if need shall arise.