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Bernie,

Hoping that I'm not going too far astray on a tangent - I was born here in the U.S. and have lived here all my life and I too am amazed at how difficult registration has become. It is important to note that gun ownership is guaranteed under our Bill of Rights but vehicle "registration" falls more under the category of a "privilege" similar to obtaining a driver's license.

What has become even more disturbing is how difficult it has become to obtain a building permit! I have been denied permits without any explanation. In my county, the government is not even required to respond to our applications. Our rights as citizens are constantly being taken away from us. Although I vote in every election, I too am guilty of not taking the time to "get involved" in politics and try and help turn the situation around.