Bible “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” (Bible, Matthew 7:12) Lastly, as a good citizen we ought to have good community service or spirit. What is community spirit? Is it getting involved in the political arena? Which doesn’t mean necessarily running for office but taking advantage of our right to vote. Today we as a society have about half of the registered voters that actually go to the polls and vote. That’s not good community spirit. Secondly, are we helping by policing our own communities, no, only one in four neighborhoods has a neighborhood watch program. What do we not care what happens in our neighborhoods anymore? Good citizens should just be involved in anything that is going to have a positive outcome for his or her community.In conclusion to enjoy freedom and be happy as a citizen, we must all obey laws, enjoy our God given rights without infringing on the rights of others, and commit ourselves to our communities. Citizenship starts at home with each individual creating his or her own identity and by starting with children at a young age you are teaching them right from wrong. Therefore “parents have a moral responsibility to the community to invest themselves in the proper upbringing of their children, and communities--- to enable parents to so dedicate themselves.” (Etzioni,1993). By following the rules of society, not trampling the rights of others and giving back to our communities, we can evolve into a society of good and productive citizens. ...
