Griping is an American tradition. Griping about politics and, more specifically, politicians, is an American obsession. Truthfully, however, only a few of us have that right. We need to change those numbers.

If we don't vote, we should have our griping rights taken away. It's that simple. Voting is not only about our rights - but doing so gives us rights.

WARNING: Local authorities are asking Sulphur Springs residents to be on the lookout for strange people and creatures Saturday on the streets of our city. Residents are asked to be extremely cautious in their travels and to avoid these menacing characters. Residents are also being warned to expect several front-porch invasions. These gremlins, ghosts and goblins can usually be harmlessly handled with a small amount of candy, so it would be wise to have some available early Saturday evening.