I have been registered to vote since I turned 18, and vote in every election. I feel that if you do not vote, you have no right to complain about government, and we all know how much people like to complain about the government. It is a Right, not a strict obligation, but I feel it is part of my responsibility as a citizen.

No, you are not registered to vote when you get your driver's license here, as we can get our license before we are 18, and our state has not enacted a Motor/Voter law. Some have. No, King2005, it is not difficult to register, you go to town or city hall, or other designated places, and fill out a piece oof paper. You may need to show some form of ID, and show ID again when you vote.

So many people fought so hard to get us the right to vote. People around the world die every day, fight and die to try to get their right to a vote, a voice in their own government and future. I am often ashamed at how low the voter turnout is for American elections, yet everyone always gripes and moans about government.

Well, if you are not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. And I'll have no patience for your complaining. Register, educate yourself on the issues, and vote!