All citizens have the obligation to pay tax, but should they shoulder other social responsibilities? I think the answer lies with different situations.

It is quite understandable for some people to regard paying tax as their only duty. There may be two reasons for this. First of all, they are not aware of other social social responsibilities, which they are obligated to undertake because of less well-educated or more self-concentrated. Besides, they also do not want to take on more duties under the fact of lacking time and energy. Under pent-up pressure, they have to work long hours and have no mood to think of anything else.

However, those cherishing the belief of undertaking more duties towards our society can be superior to othersin a sense. To begin with, they have a highlevel of education and are conscious that they should fulfill their obligations when enjoying their rights, such as abiding by the law, caring for public property and so on, so as tostabilize the harmonious social order. What’s more, people with certain influence, such as famous stars or wealthy businessmen, do have the abillity and will to contribute to the society, not just for their own benefits. They do charity, and invest to research new technology to promote social civilization.

From my point of view, paying tax is both necessary and compulsory, but it is not the sole duty. Whether to take on more social responsibilities depends on individual capability and will. People only paying tax want the progress of society as much as we do, but they don’t want to or have no ability to contribute more to it. Not only do we accentuate compliance with social norms and morals, but we want to orient the community into harmony and prosperity.