Since the turn of the 21st century, the issue of our responsibility towards the nation has stirred up a number of heated debates among people of different opinions as some people came up with an idea that we, being citizens, only need to pay taxes for a better community, nonetheless, other believe that we should carry out more things. Therefore, the arguments on both sides of this controversial issue will be discussed in the following paragraphs in turn, and finally, my opinion will be given.