Guilt responsibility and sins

In reading the chapter on collective responsibility i was able to relate guilt and responsibility to phoenix academy at county. Could us as not only us citizens but as human beings be responsible for taking care of our community and youth. I would think yes to a certain extent. When I see the the students at phoenix struggling with an addiction or just simply trying to solve a simple math problem I cant help it but to feel a bit guilty. Even though I have not caused the problem towards these children i feel a bit guilty. This could be the reason why maybe so many people help out their community. Because we are apart of this country and are apart of this government we tend to feel guilty because our government does not do anything to help. thats why many of us try our best one way or another. either by running for mayor to make a difference in your city or just by simply volunteering at a school. I related this even more when Arendt stated that we are held accountable for the sins of our fathers. Because there is so many problems in our country or community because of what our fathers did in the past and now not only do we feel guilty but we have a responsibility to help out and change our community for the better.