People can criticize and discuss our federal government politics all they want, but if they did not vote in the November elections it's pretty much a moot point. Also, many people need to focus more on the politics at the local level before worrying about the federal level. An involved citizenry from the municipal level to the state level can yield more immediate results. People need to remember that their votes carry more weight at local levels. Instead of feeling powerless by what is happening at the federal level, people need to get more involved at the local level.