It is time for Americans to stop acting like victims of the system and stand for themselves.

It is true that many injustices were done in the past to people of color: American Indians, Hispanics, African-Americans, Asians -- the list goes on. It is time now to move forward with the advances made by the civil rights movement that continue to be made.

Yes, we need watchdogs to ensure we do not slip back, and we need to ensure that freedom and equality is for all American citizens. However, a picture ID is a requirement for most anything you do -- drive, get a job, buy alcohol, buy firearms legally and appear in court. So why not to vote?