Benedict T. Palen, Jr. - Being a citizen of the United States comes with privileges, such as voting, the right to express oneself freely, and so forth. But it also comes with civic duties, and the trends in modern society reflect a loosening of the standards

1. The Responsibilities That Come With Being An American Citizen By Benedict T.
Palen, Jr.
Being a citizen of the United States comes with privileges, such as voting, the right to
express oneself freely, and so forth. But it also comes with civic duties, and the trends in
modern society reflect a loosening of the standards that we, as citizens, must follow in
order to (a) help ensure a nation that holds true to the principles upon which it was
founded, and (b) maintain good relations with our neighbors

2. The Responsibilities That Come With Being An American Citizen By Benedict T.
Palen, Jr.
There are some simple things that reflect a me first attitude. They include disregard of basic
principles of being a good neighbor—maintaining the appearance of one’s home and yard,
respecting the right to quiet enjoyment by our neighbors of their homes, obeying the laws for
speeding, and keeping noise levels down. To some, these may seem silly and irrelevant. But,
take it from those of us who have the advantage of perspective as the generations have
evolved—we have strayed from these fundamental things.
This is also very apparent, extremely worrisome, when it comes to our choices for our elected
officials. Whatever happened to voting based on what is good for the country, and being sure
that those for whom we vote have the moral character to do the right thing, and to put their
country first rather than themselves? What has happened to the notion, indeed, the
requirement, that we, as voters, must educate ourselves about the issues, and have a clear
grasp of what a candidate stands for? We must rise above those who seek to divide us, and
who cannot do something as basic as being honest with us about who they are, and what they
stand for.

3. The Responsibilities That Come With Being An American Citizen By Benedict T.
Palen, Jr.
The answer to these issues is not complicated. It is in the mirror; we must look at
ourselves, and ask ourselves how do we improve our civic mindedness? It starts with each
of us. It means going back to the basics—civic awareness, voting responsibly, and
showing respect for our neighbors and all around us. Those things are part of our social
fabric. They are the enduring qualities of America, and we must refresh our focus on
them.

4. The Responsibilities That Come With Being An American Citizen By Benedict T.
Palen, Jr.
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