Happy Birthday, Now Get Out And Make Yourself A Life

Apparently, being able to vote in the next election is not that exciting

   The driver of the vehicle above has reached the age of majority and has listed all the wonderful things he or she is now going to be able to do.

   Not listed: Vote, secure credit in one's own name, sign a binding contract, be legally an adult in the eyes of the law, have to register for selective service (just 18-year old males - women still get a free pass on that), not needing to ask permission to do just about anything, live where you chose to, buy a firearm, sit on a jury, be sued, leave the country unimpeded (if you have a passport and the necessary visas...) and buy your very own property.

   Of all those wonderful new privileges and responsibilities, I'd say being able to vote was the biggest thrill for me when I turned 18. In retrospect, I wish I had been a bit more excited about acquiring property.