Apart from not liking the harsh tone of the saying, I'd love it if at the end of my life my tombstone could read (among other things): She put up rather than shutting up.
Not that you asked, but...
I prefer to vote in person. All this talk about record turnout, crowded polling places, and people standing in line to vote actually makes me happy. I love to see people exercising their freedom to vote, gathering together to perform a civic duty, rearranging their schedule and routine to involve themselves in deciding who governs us all and how it's done. Of course I tend to be happier about the experience when I feel committed to whomever and whatever it is I'm voting for (and even happier if I think my selections will ultimately be victorious). And admittedly I prefer that voters thoughtfully learn about and discuss issues before voting, rather than just basing vote on hearsay or a mindless party line. But no matter the turnout or how anyone casts their ballot, I feel endlessly proud and responsible and money-where-my-mouth-is when I vote. Hopefully you feel the same.
Testing a cool feature...
HarperCollins has made a few books available for online "browsing". In truth you could read the entire book online, if you are able to tolerate such an activity. Check out Ron Suskind's latest book, about the United States' changing moral position in The Way of the World.
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