A.+SOL+Pretest+-+Government

SOL Pre-Test Community members come together to care, more about our communities. We need to do more in our communities rather than having much involvement from the government. There is much we let the home associations do, but we to more as individuals. Our young are learning that we need to preserve our surroundings. People should do more in our communities, play an active role in neighborhood watch groups, remove street trash, and keep our yards orderly. Many communities have neighborhood watch groups but many people do not actively participate. If more people were to help keep the communities safe then less police officers’ would be needed. This also means fewer taxes due to the lack of needed patrols. Government has more important focus overseas or other matters; for us to watch ourselves and our neighbors is simple. In my community I see a lot of trash in streets and around the lake by my home. It is always accumulating because no one picks any of it up. If just a few people went out every day and picked up a few pieces of garbage then our living spaces would be cleaner and healthier. If you have junk at home that will not fit in the trash can do not keep it. You should call Special Pick Up to take it to the dump. In addition to keeping our streets and surrounding areas clean; we need to keep our personal areas clean too. Many people leave useless items in front of their yard and leave it there, hoping someone will take it. But, those people never call Special Pick Up to come get the item. Also, I see many yards that look they have not been mowed for months. The grass looks as though it is four feet tall. This is unattractive in our neighborhoods. We need to keep our areas cut and orde Its sounds easy to do, because it is! People should do more in our communities, play an active role in neighborhood watch groups, remove street trash, and keep our yards orderly. Then our government will have to focus less on pampering us with services that cost us. Do your part in caring for our communities!