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Many people have their own ideas of solving problems in their community, but never act on it because they feel as though the government is responsible for the problem solving. Although that may be true, people should take more responsibility for solving problems in their community because things get done quicker, people will learn a lot about where they live, and if the community started the problem then they should fix it. When people in a community are self-sufficient, things get done a lot quicker. Such as, if there was a pollution problem in Virginia Beach. it would take less time if the people who live in Virginia Beach come up with a solution that makes there city go green. On the other hand, if they waited for the government to come up with the solution, it might take a month or two just for them to come up with a solution. This is not even including the time it would take for them to fix it. If people in the community never solved there problems then they will never learn how to be independent. This is a big thing for people who want jobs and want to work for the government one day. This prepares someone to work anywhere and get lifelong skills. It is very important to have problem solving skills. Also, there should be no reason why the government is cleaning up a mess the community made. Just like the saying “the community broke it, they have to fix it". The government does not want to fix a problem that could have been prevented or fixed by the community. Going back to the Virginia Beach pollution, it was the citizens who polluted Virginia Beach so they should be able to fix it. They have strong mind and should be able to solve problems that they get themselves into. Therefore, people should take more responsibility for solving problems in their community. Many great things might come out of people solving the problems that have to do with their community.