Class A Felony: The Importance Of Personal Responsibility

From the day we are born, until the day we die, we are taught and held responsible for being responsible of ourselves. We must consider this unwritten, but ever so powerful code that applies to our daily lives and interactions at all times. We need to do what is right and take action even when no one is looking. As students, parents, children, teachers, friends, and family, we all must maintain a personal responsibility of ourselves as we serve the community we are part of.

Rules and laws are in place in all aspects of our lives to protect us and the people around us. Without these rules and laws there would be no order or peace in the world. This includes everything from a Class A Felony all the way down to a schools policy about tobacco use. We don 't always agree, and we may not always abide, but thats human nature. We all make mistakes and the only determination of whether or not any disciplinary action takes place is whether or not we get caught. That being said, its not about getting caught or being reprimanded. The only thing that matters is knowing before you make that mistake that what you are about to do is wrong and being able to …show more content…
Some are public and some are behind closed doors. Some are seen and some are never noticed. Its our duty to uphold our personal responsibility to make the right decision and do the right thing. If we see a problem, we need to report it for the safety of ourselves and the people around us. Luckily the fire that was set at Lackey burned out. I saw the fire and didn 't report it to the school and that was wrong. If it would 've taken off and caught the tree on fire, or the building, or someones vehicle, extensive damage could 've been done. Me being a bystander to that problem would’ve come back on me. I’m lucky considering that none of that took place. In the future I will report anything dangerous or not allowed to the school or campus police for the communities