<p>Should people take more responsibility for solving problems that affect their communities or the nation in general? </p>
<p>Answer:</p>
<p>People should not have to take responsibility for solving problems affecting the country because people cannot be trusted to act outside their best interests. People in most countries elect and pay taxes to governments because they trust and believe that they will consider all problems objectively and with the best interests of their people at heart. Examples of selfish attitudes of people can be found in a plethora of mediums, from literature to film. It can be seen in history, from the very recent wall street crash to the 18th century american civil war. </p>
<p>The recent credit crunch is a prime example of what humans can do to each other - if unintentionally - when subscribed to an ideology of greater freedom. Because the economy was in relatively good shape, banks felt it appropriate to lend out more money than they could afford to people who didn't look like they could afford to pay it back. And all done on ridiculously low interest rates, all to maximise their returns. When wall street crashed, people tried to withdraw their money but couldn't because the banks had lent it all out. There was no money in the economy, the people who the bank lent money to could not pay back 125% of their mortgage and the economy of America and subsequently the world ground to a screeching half before taking a jumping dive. If governments had regulated banks so they did not look to make a quick profit, it is unlikely that there would have been a credit crises. This just goes to ascertain my claim that humans cannot be trusted to take responsibility for their community, people were given control of the economy and look what happened. </p>
<p>The whole reason the American civil war kicked off was because of conflicting view points from states in varying geographic locations. Every state and their people wanted policies that would benefit themselves. The North wanted the abolition of slavery and trade tariffs whilst the south vehemently opposed this as it would damage their economy - they were thinking about their wallets and not their people. Their differences could not be resolved and they reverted back to the primal human instinct - violence. </p>
<p>These situations just go to show that humans will always look out for their best interests - it a strain of survival thought that is coded into our DNA - and it people were left to look after their own communities they would try their hardest to benefit themselves, if only marginally. This will breed resentment amongst other members of the community and no doubt lead to conflicts. Governments are disinterested and elected by the people and can remain impartial and so make judgements that can benefit the greater good.</p>
<p>Your essay is really good I’d give it a 10… They grade mostly based on length and try to refer to literature like to kill a mocking bird but otherwise it’s really well written</p>
<p>Instead of a cupcake can you just chance me LOL?</p>
<p>A score of 5/6.
I think the way you interpreted the question is that you have used the words community and nation interchangeably coz I interpreted it as 'Should people take more responsibility for solving problems that affect their communities or should people take responsibilty for solving problems that affect their nation in general? Would this be right too?</p>
<p>The focus is on whether one should take more responsibility in government issues. It’s not an either-or question regarding communities or the nation. You don’t have to choose between communities or the nation. Check out the quote before to help guide you in answering.</p>
<p>I just responded to this prompt a few minutes ago for some practice before the big day tomorrow. If anyone could offer some criticism, as in telling me how I can improve, I’d surely appreciate the help.</p>
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<p>By the way, I tried to stick to the outline generalized in “How to Write a 12 Essay in 10 Days”.</p>