LETTER:Freedom and responsibility

It is time to talk about responsibility.

There has been a lot of talk recently about rights and freedom.

What is not being said or even remembered is that the other side of this is responsibility.

Yes, Americans do have many freedoms not available in some other countries.

But to retain and protect those freedoms we must also practice responsibility.

We have the responsibility to care about and care for our neighbors and fellow citizens.

We have the responsibility to uphold and protect our democracy.

We have the responsibility to live our lives in such a way as to teach the next generation what it means to do all of these things.

In short, there are no rights or freedoms if there is no democracy or responsibility.

Joy Ward

Port Angeles