In His Reply, Patrick Taylor Smith Distinguishes Between What One

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Essay

In his reply, Patrick Taylor Smith distinguishes between what one should do and what one owes other people. He appeals to John Stuart Mill's distinction between types of duties. In your essay, explain this distinction. Then, defend or object to this claim: the duty to vote well is a perfect duty, owed to fellow citizens.

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Definitions:

Continuing Resolutions

Budget agreements that allow agencies, in the absence of an approved budget, to spend at the rate of the previous year’s budget.

Government Transfer Programs

Policies and initiatives where the government redistributes income through mechanisms such as social security, welfare, and unemployment benefits.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with inadequate or no income, particularly the elderly, disabled, and survivors.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program in the United States for people aged 65 and older, as well as for some younger individuals with disabilities.