Have you ever made a trip to a third-world country? It can be pretty clear as you look around that you are no longer in an advanced society. Instead of having organization, you’ll see people living in haphazard fashion. Cars may drive through water holes where women are trying to fill jars for the day. Children may be working or running amok rather than being in school.
In the United States, it’s easy to take the advanced society for granted. The educational system ensures all children can get an education–even if their parents aren’t U.S. citizens. Local governments oversee the developments of towns, planning roads so cars won’t pollute the drinking water. Most cities have water plants to treat water to eliminate any waste or toxins in it, making tap water safe to drink. Fluoride in the water can help improve health by helping to prevent cavities among the general population.
The availability of insurance is another sign of an advanced society. Auto insurance protects the owners of the cars, passengers in the cars, and other people and property. For instance, if you lose control of your car and hit a building, your insurance will pay to repair the building. In a third-world country, insurance usually isn’t an option. If a person destroys a building, the owner of the building usually must make the repairs. In the U.S., people can also get life insurance, which can take care of a family should a person die. In a third-world country, the lack of insurance means a family member’s death will be more financially difficult to deal with.
While you may not realize your monthly auto insurance payment is a tribute to society, it is. Being responsible for yourself and do what you can to protect others is what helps the U.S. continue to be an advanced society.
