So let's talk about that. Here's what google AI says are "American citizen responsibilities":
As a US citizen, responsibilities include respecting laws, paying taxes, participating in the democratic process (voting, staying informed), and contributing to the community.
Here's a more detailed look at the responsibilities of an American citizen:
Legal Duties:
• Obey laws: Citizens must respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
• Serve on a jury: Being a juror is a crucial aspect of the legal system and a civic duty.
• Pay taxes: Citizens must pay federal, state, and local taxes honestly and on time.
• Register for the Selective Service: Male citizens are required to register with the Selective Service (Selective Service System) within one month of turning 18
You can do the first statement pretty much by existing and voting periodically, so let’s talk about legal duties. I have NO legal duty to “respect” any law. In fact, I’m openly contemptuous of many laws because they are stupid or I disagree with them, and based upon observed behavior, many others do to, i.e. speeding laws.
If you’re an employee and not a business owner, which is the vast majority of people, filing taxes is all you have to do. You’ve already PAID your taxes. Selective service? That’s straight up sex discrimination. Women are exempt? Nope, equal responsibilities = rights. Unequal responsibilities for the same rights? Hell no.
"serious adverse foreign policy consequences" could be defined as "pissing off an ally we want to maintain good relations with" in my opinion. I think this is more of a "what the gov't thinks" not what he may have done or not done.
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Google AI would appear to say yes.
So let's talk about that. Here's what google AI says are "American citizen responsibilities":
As a US citizen, responsibilities include respecting laws, paying taxes, participating in the democratic process (voting, staying informed), and contributing to the community.
Here's a more detailed look at the responsibilities of an American citizen:
Legal Duties:
• Obey laws: Citizens must respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
• Serve on a jury: Being a juror is a crucial aspect of the legal system and a civic duty.
• Pay taxes: Citizens must pay federal, state, and local taxes honestly and on time.
• Register for the Selective Service: Male citizens are required to register with the Selective Service (Selective Service System) within one month of turning 18
You can do the first statement pretty much by existing and voting periodically, so let’s talk about legal duties. I have NO legal duty to “respect” any law. In fact, I’m openly contemptuous of many laws because they are stupid or I disagree with them, and based upon observed behavior, many others do to, i.e. speeding laws.
If you’re an employee and not a business owner, which is the vast majority of people, filing taxes is all you have to do. You’ve already PAID your taxes. Selective service? That’s straight up sex discrimination. Women are exempt? Nope, equal responsibilities = rights. Unequal responsibilities for the same rights? Hell no.
"serious adverse foreign policy consequences" could be defined as "pissing off an ally we want to maintain good relations with" in my opinion. I think this is more of a "what the gov't thinks" not what he may have done or not done.