I would much rather see responsibilities exercised by individuals than have them imposed by the government.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Government has a rightful role, but not an excessive role, to play.
Individuals usually do a better job than the government.
IT may be proper to observe further, that this Duty is not confined to those who live under any one particular Form of Government: It extends to the Subjects of all regular States, lawfully established.
The most basic duty of government is to defend the lives of its own citizens. Any government that fails to do so is a government unworthy to lead.
The people of America need personal responsibility and freedom, not dependency on the government.
Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.
A fundamental duty of government is to protect its people.
It is the duty of government to make it difficult for people to do wrong, easy to do right.
I think there is a huge responsibility upon governments to understand the consequence of their decisions.
I think I would just want to say that I do view serving in government as an honor, and I do view it as a responsibility.