These days we’re all angry – whether it’s rallying against overspending or local folks tired of corruption and double dealing on Beacon Hill – we can all feel the outrage, regardless of party affiliation or personal politics.

Strike up a conversation about politics or policy and you’ll hear some variation of, “Throw the bums out” – and in some ways there is nothing wrong with that sentiment.

The only thing wrong is when it ends with just rhetoric. In America, complaining about the elected officials who get close to free health insurance for life is a good start, but we can do more.

Today, Wednesday Aug. 25, is the last day to register to vote in September’s state primary. No matter what you’re mad about or who you want to throw out or keep out, you only get to complain in a democracy when you participate.

Register to vote today and on Sept. 14 go to the ballot box – otherwise you’ll have to stay quiet when everyone else complains.