Disenfranchisement is a personal choice. With 365/366 days a year, the age-eligible voter has numerous prompts to be fully aware that all around him are reminders of Election Day.

From birth to 18 years old, mom and dad prepare twice a year to go to the polls. Discussion around the family dinner table includes voting issues. Large lawn signs are placed for visual contact and mailings are numerous.

Most towns put out signs, “Vote today,” on the street in front of the polling place.

The responsibility to vote is taught in public schools on Constitution Day, Sept. 17.

By state law, town clerks take training to register 18-year-olds during a school day.

Signs in convenience stores are a daily reminder of that group’s age restrictions.

When young people turn 15 they are fully aware that, in order to get their driving permits, there is a process to obtain them. Permits are not issued upon demand the same day they turn 16.

Excuses made by voter rights groups are outrageous, given the facts presented.

On Election Day, no one should have to wait in line, or drive around the parking lot, waiting for a space to park while the unenrolled voters make up their minds to register.

I will be voting “no” on Question 1.

Debbie Barry, Lisbon Falls