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It depends on the individual's ability to understand consequences and make informed decisions. In cases where someone lacks the mental capacity to understand their actions, they may not be held fully accountable. However, support and guidance should be provided to help them make better choices in the future.
An accountable government is one that does not give itself more power than the people have power to bestow upon it. It is accountable to the people whom it serves. The people are not the servants of Government, Government is the servant of the people and must be held accountable for its actions. It will keep itself to a minimum number of members required to govern a country.
Being responsible is important because it means you are accountable for your actions and you are trustworthy and people can depend on you.
Each person should be held responsible and accountable for their actions to the extent and parameters of a) comprehension b) intention and c) ability to repeat the action.
Accountability means that you can be held accountable for your actions. People know that you will except the blame or the credit for something that you did.
Sin is when one violates the ways or commands of the written or oral Torah, either by not doing what one should, or by doing what is forbidden. People have free will and will be held accountable for their actions.
Unfortunately Yes Australia is following the USA down this shameful path where people refuse to be held accountable for their own actions.
If they aren't, they'd be able to print or broadcast anything and not care what their actions would lead to. Lots of nasty things could come from that. Innocent people could have their reputations destroyed, lose their jobs ASO.
If they aren't, they'd be able to print or broadcast anything and not care what their actions would lead to. Lots of nasty things could come from that. Innocent people could have their reputations destroyed, lose their jobs ASO.
Because, if we were accountable to no-one, anarchy would rule ! Every site has its own rules. People need to make themselves aware of what is, and is not allowed.
An elected government is held accountable for its actions because it is representing the people of the country. It's power is limited because of the accountability element.