I learned those two words (personal responsibility) as a child and continue to live by them on a daily basis. They are also two words that seem to be quickly escaping the vocabulary of most Americans. It's really not that hard of a concept to understand. If you do something wrong you fess up and admit it, and then you do everything in your power to make things right again. In that same vein, you take responsibility for your own behavior and don't arrogantly rely on others to bail you out when you're in a pinch. Accepting help from friends is one thing -- expecting it is a totally different ballgame. It's the way I handle things in both life and work, and I really wish more people felt the same way/Henry Johnston, Moscow-Pullman Daily News. More here.

Question: Do most people you know take personal responsibility for their actions?