The Importance of Accepting Responsibility

A discussion about how to deal with any social issue can only begin once you accept that people aren't all like you. This type of metaphor may work in your everyday life, but not on the level of government or fixing societal issues. Susan Sontag's work offers a bridge between these two camps. To her, it is our responsibility to bring a critical eye to these comparisons we pick up through everyday participation in the world.