They point to volunteerism—the tradition of people taking care of each other, which has sustained human civilization for millennia. Volunteers working largely outside the realm of government—neighborhood organizations, local fire brigades, blood banks, and other civic initiatives—are obvious examples of commons-based sharing and caring. To actually create such a society, however, would mean some sweeping changes to current economic and social policies. Most people today are working longer hours for less pay and are frantic just to get through the day. These kind of pro-volunteer, pro-commons policies also depend on government playing an important role: Enforcing vacation, family leave, work hours and minimum wage laws, as well as making sure everyone receives adequate health care coverage.