New Marine Patrol Headquarters

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

No, it's not that simple--citizens in a democracy have a responsibility to participate in that democracy. Criticism without participation (and, I daresay, apathy) is the very antithesis of democracy.

It actually is that simple. The First Amendment guarantees that. And Participation comes in many forms including voicing your opinion in places like this forum, voting and volunteering.