How can people be responsible citizens?

This morning we read the story "Nails in a Fence Post" and we discussed how it made us feel, connections we have to the story, and what we have learned from this story. As a continuation to this discussion, I have asked students to answer the question: How can people be responsible citizens? I have asked that students discuss this at home with parents and/or siblings if they wish before submitting their answer here: http://goo.gl/UGHvfK