Why you should be registered to vote

I totally agree with how important voting actually is for us Americans - young and old. Especially today. I grew up in a family that always seemed to complain about our government and how it was run. My parents always had their opinions and were very quick to criticize. I remember asking them if they wanted to see changes and make a difference, why didn't they vote?! Their answer was always "our vote won't matter anyway." I remember thinking at an early age that if everyone felt this way, how would we survive?! We don't realize how wonderful it is to be an American. It is so true that people risk their lives on a daily basis to express their beliefs that we seem to take for granted. Young people today need to realize that they can make a difference and do have the right to be heard. We as a generation have become spoiled. Young and old alike. But especially the younger generation. We have just become lazy. We are ready to complain but not willing to go out and vote and make a difference. Voting is our way to make a difference. We need to accept that and teach our children that they can make a difference. Not just by talking, but by doing.