Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. MLK

A brief moment on this Martin Luther King, Jr. day to pause and reflect on the joys of living in a democracy and a moment of silence for those who died for the right to vote -- the Freedom Fighters of 1775-1776, all the way down to the Civil Rights activists.  Even the Occupy forces are an offshoot of this.  And shame on you if you do not vote.  It is more than a right, it is a responsibility.  People DIED to have this opportunity and we take it too lightly in this country.  Left, Right, Green, Tea, I don't care.  Although I have very strong personal opinions, it is the fundamental right.

In Australia, they have voter turnout of over 90% because you get fined if you don't vote.  It would be really interesting to see how the country would change if Everyone voted (or if it would change).

So on this day of remembrance,  make sure you're registered to vote and contemplate the men and women who dedicated (and gave) their lives for this right.  Interesting fact -- the 100 year anniversary of women's right to vote was just last year.  It hasn't been all that long, folks.