A Discussion on Social Responsibility

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A Discussion on Social Responsibility

Too often in life we throw our hands up in the air and expect magical things to happen. We elect politicians into office and think that all our problems will be solved, or at least get better. But isn’t it our responsibility to take control of our lives by being aware, outspoken and action-driven?

The issue of gun violence, although not covered in my book, is a hotly debated topic now as we seek to find a balance between our Second Amendment rights and the safety of our citizens. The Constitution was written by our forefathers, who wanted to provide a safe haven for the people of this country, along with a place to flourish and prosper. Little did they know that guns would evolve to become savage weapons used to kill dozens of people in a few seconds, like the catastrophe that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School a few weeks ago. None-the-less, we are practical people and our country is constantly evolving. At the end of the day, it’s about being socially responsible in a would of diverse differences. Meeting in the middle sometimes isn’t a bad place to find common ground.

The reality is that guns are not illegal, so whatever gun laws are put in place by our government, access to weapons will still be available to anyone who wishes to cause undue harm to others. Personal responsibility is the key to safety, and when someone is incapable of acting in consideration of himself/herself, or others, surely he/she is a danger to society, and access to any weapons should be prohibited. But who will police citizens to identify such a person? Is George Orwell’s prediction of 1984 eminent? Or should we take responsibility for our lives and those who are in our care? I believe the latter seems to be the most American thing to do, so let’s be good Americans.

In my next blog, I will continue with the discussion of responsibility by focusing on corporations verses small businesses, as discussed in my book One Hundred Pennies. Making our country stronger as we continue to strive to become self-aware.